About Mike

I am a believer, Air Force veteran, full-time public communicator, and part-time tennis instructor.

Skills

Thanks to the Air Force and other government jobs, I have acquired over a 20+ year career the following skills: Time and organizational management, press release development, strategic communications, IT support, executive calendar management, and more.

Tennis

I fell in love with the sport of tennis during my high school years in Whitney Point, New York. In June 1995, I began a 10-year, full-time tennis teaching career, receiving certifications from the U.S. Professional Tennis Association and Professional Tennis Registry. After transitioning to a new career, in the U.S. Air Force, I continued helping players of all ages and abilities learn tennis on a part-time basis.I currently teach tennis in Manteo, North Carolina. Email me, if you're interested in learning the 'sport for a lifetime.'

Honors & Awards

  • Air Force Achievement Medal with 2 Oak Leaf Clusters

  • Air Force Commendation Medal

  • Air Force Expeditionary Service Ribbon with Gold Border

  • Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with 2 Oak Leaf Clusters

  • Air Force Training Ribbon

  • Air Reserve Forces Meritorious Service Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster

  • Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal

  • Global War on Terrorism Service Medal

  • National Defense Service Medal

  • Pennsylvania Major General Thomas J. Steward Medal

  • Pennsylvania Major General Thomas R. White, Jr. Medal

  • Pennsylvania State Service Medal

  • Secretary's Commendation Award

  • 2018 & 2022 Safety Champion Award

When I run, I run for life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.