A born doodler, there is no end to the number of stories that can be told, of how as a child Mike would color on walls, paper scraps, sidewalks, or anything that was available. He can remember, at a young age, watching the local PBS station and enjoying shows like “Mr. Rogers Neighborhood”, where he learned about storytelling, or “Mark Kistler’s Imagination Station”, where he got his first bits of art education.

He studied art, art history, and graphic design at Michigan State University. Earning a B.F.A. in Graphic Design. While attending MSU, he learned a great deal about how to visually communicate ideas through graphics and illustration. He has worked as a professional designer for more than a decade in the Mid-Michigan area.

He currently works at Michigan State University, for University Outreach and Engagement, as a graphic designer, web designer, and illustrator. He also teaches graphic design and web design at Lansing Community College.

His experience has led him to understand that creative design and thoughtful solutions can communicate, inform, and inspire.