As the Director of Marketing and Development for the 501(c)3 nonprofit Mt. Ashland Association, Michael is responsible for securing financial resources which will support the organization's programs and services. Support comes from major donors, businesses, grants, and season pass holders. The $5 million in support that Michael helped secure over the past five years has helped the organization remodel its historic ski lodge, provide more youth scholarships, and make numerous improvements to the guest experience.Michael is also responsible for helping to build and manage the organization's brand and all aspects of marketing communications in order to raise awareness of the organization. Leveraging key partnerships throughout the community, Michael is able to cost-effectively raise awareness and grow the sports of skiing and snowboarding. Michael also organizes and manages a set of popular events held at the ski area in winter, including the Mid-Winter Jam series, the Big Mountain Bash, the Dummy Downhill, and more.Michael is currently working with Mt. Ashland's senior managers and Board of Directors to establish strategic direction for the organization for the next 5-10 years. This planning will guide the organization as it continues to increase its sustainability efforts, grow its revenue, and weather-proof the organization to help ensure survival through long periods of drought which are typical for the region and expected to increase.

Mt. Ashland is a community-owned ski area that is owned and operated by the Mt. Ashland Association, operating under a special use permit from the US Forest Service.As Mt. Ashland's Development Director, Michael is responsible for building a strong base of supporters to strengthen the organization. Supporters include businesses, foundations, pass holders, and generous community members.Mt. Ashland donors contribute to help the ski area improve facilities, provide outstanding programs, and ensure the long-term success of the ski area. Donors also ensure that the ski area remains accessible to a broad range of people.Michael has successfully built a robust fundraising program for the Mt. Ashland Association. Along with the successful completion of a $1.4 million capital campaign to re-invest in the historic ski lodge in 2017, he has helped the ski area to define fundraising priorities and set long-range planning goals.Michael also leads the marketing program for the ski area. His work includes setting budgets, establishing and maintaining strategic partnerships, event planning, and social media constituent engagement. Working with a great team, he has helped grow the community of skiers and riders in the region through innovative programming and a systems approach.Michael is a servant leader with a can-do attitude that continually brings smiles to the faces of his colleagues and co-workers.

Michael helps organizations and small companies achieve excellence with outstanding branding, marketing, communication, and community building. His tools of the trade include websites, social media sites like Facebook, publications, email campaigns, face-to-face fundraising, and direct mail. His specialty is helping create and share messaging so that the right people stop and take notice.

Director of all Development activities at Southern Oregon's regional land trust:*Built a sustainable funding stream to fund local land conservation;*Developed and maintained close relationships with all members and major donors; and*Built and maintained capacity to tackle important local land use issues like urban sprawl and farmland loss.

Designed and implemented an educational curriculum of classes for educating Tennessee politicians on various aspects of water quality management. Class creation, coordination of class teachers, and establishing a strong working relationship with Middle Tennessee area municipalities and counties were important roles of the position. Much emphasis was placed on developing and maintaining close relations with all parties involved in local water quality-related decision-making. Sharing resources and cooperation made the position a great resource for local bureaucrats.

Environmental program management for Alaskan federally-recognized tribe.Successfully requested and managed EPA grant funds totaling over $500K. Created a community garden, a centralized composting facility, and an electronics recycling program. Wrote and implemented a culturally-relevant environmental curriculum for an Alaska native boarding school.