mgi.HEALTH and Adullam Advisors are Native American-owned insurance brokerage, and consulting agency respectively specializing in innovative solutions impacting the quality of life, health, and wealth services for regular people. Adullam Advisors draws inspiration from the Old Testament story of a cave near the town of Adullam, which became an anointed fortress of refuge for distressed men. Facing persecution, a young David fled to the cave seeking protection from King Saul and found not only refuge but wisdom (1 Sam 22:1).  The Bible says that 400 men gathered unto David that were distressed, in debt, and discontented; and David became their leader. When these men exited the Cave of Adullam, they were referred to as “David’s Mighty Men of Valor” and together they established and stabilized Israel.It is the mission of Adullam Advisors to empower and educate our clients to live their best lives by providing personalized healthcare and wealth-care solutions.✔ CONTACT ME at 512-293-6453 (mike) or at mike@mgi.health or adullamadvisors@gmail.com. We offer FREE Consultations!✔ OUR SPECIALTIES:~ Healthcare & Benefits Strategies~ LIFT (Life Insurance as a Financial Tool) Strategies & Living Benefits~ Innovative quality of health and wealth solutions~ Supplemental Benefits - Deductible Gap, Disability, Accident, Dental & Vision Plans

The Chickasaw Community Council of Central Texas (CCCCTX) was incorporated in December 2007 and granted recognition as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization in July 2008. The CCCCTX is recognized by the Chickasaw Nation to work on behalf of the Nation, Chickasaw citizens, and the Native American community in Central Texas. The purpose of the CCCCTX is to provide a place for Chickasaws to meet, socialize, learn about their history, culture, and heritage. The CCCCTX, in cooperation with the Chickasaw Nation, provides presentations from experts in Chickasaw arts, culture, history, and language.The goals of the CCCCTX include:• developing and maintaining a good public image for the Chickasaw people in the Central Texas area.• developing educational resources for Chickasaws, Native Americans, and other interested persons, which includes offering Classes and seminars in Chickasaw language, cultural traditions, history, and arts and crafts, and assembling a collection of books and materials devoted solely to Chickasaw and other Native American tribes.• being a resource to provide information about the services and programs available from the Chickasaw Nation, and acting as a conduit to assist citizens with the opportunity to participate in these programs and services.• facilitating access for local Chickasaw citizens to tribal resources.• welcoming public participation in its activities and developing public awareness of the proud Chickasaw history, heritage, and culture, and dispelling misconceptions about Native Americans.• promoting participation of local Chickasaw citizens in the operation and governing of tribal affairs by providing information and encouraging voting in tribal elections.• being an active participant in local and regional efforts to promote the interests of all Native People, including interaction and cooperation with other organizations regardless of tribal affiliation. The CCCCTX holds meetings generally on the last Sunday of each month.

The GLG Councils are groups of professionals and consultants in various industries and specialties who educate and share insights with financial and business leaders and other organizations and professionals (“Clients”).

As a HealthMarkets insurance agent, I simplify the process of choosing insurance and customize solution sets that meet the health, wealth, and legacy needs and budgets of my clients. As a broker I provide a comparison of the plans available, then relay the cost and details of coverage, so as to empower my client to assign value based their budget. The goal is to fit each client with a flexible Lifestyle Tool that matches their needs.

Dell provides end-to-end solutions that enable more affordable and accessible technology around the world, empowering people everywhere to do more. I led a collaborative team that believed in honest communication, shared creativity and welcomed different perspectives. We fostered a winning culture built on a platform of integrity and a spirit of innovation. We provided the mentoring, training and opportunities for all to fulfill our ambitions and potential.I was responsible to perform the individual inside sales activities for the Cleveland, Ohio market region to meet revenue & margin targets. I was responsible to achieve the weekly, quarterly and yearly targets through sales activities in addition to providing support to the Inside Sales Leaders.Principal responsibilities:- Drive attainment of sales revenue and margin, as well as sales activities metrics.- Responsible for ensuring daily and weekly update of the outlook plan, sales funnel, and call plan.- Develop & maintain good business relationship with assigned customers and Dell distributors to enhance positive customer experience.- Work closely with outside sales representative & distributors to acquire new opportunities, and to develop and retain existing customers by providing solutions to yield win-win results for Dell, distributor & customer.- To maintain and manage effective communications with customers at scheduled, as well as impromptu call periods.- To ensure timely distribution and accurate quotations, qualify opportunites, optimize-sell/cross-sell and follow-up to close deals.- Represent the Dell model, value and benefits to the customers, Channel Partners & Distributors.- Conduct regular business reviews with customer & distributor to assist make accurate funnel, forecasting decisions & recovery plan.

I performed as a nationally licensed Mortgage Broker, Sr. Loan Officer, and Mortgage Banker originating and funding mortgage loans within Texas, and Oklahoma for almost 14 years. I managed and operated my personal "Net Branch" business for nine of these years, resulting in YoY increases of 60% for five straight years prior to the financial crisis of 2008-2009. During this tenure, I expanded into and led two successful commercial lending operations (Streamline Funding Group & First Capital Funding).

SACS & ICAA Accredited - TEPSAC Recognized - TDFPS Licensed"Reverence, Respect and Responsibility in the fruits of the Spirit!"Shoreline Christian School offered a bible-based, family-centered education that was second to none. We sought to nurture each child's talents, while challenging them to live the destiny that God has for them. We valued the basics: reading, writing and arithmetic...and we taught reverence, respect and responsibility. We believed that success is built on relationships, and we believed that parents are our partners. I began my relationship with Shoreline Christian School in 2004 as a parent volunteer and supporter, and rapidly fell into step and began assisting with the Parent Support Organization (PSO). At this time, I was put in charge of developing specific ancillary projects and programs.- 2005-2010, I Presided over the PSO, as well as the Long Range Strategic Planning Committee.- In 2010, I was asked to create the Resource Development Department. As the Resource Development Director, I was responsible for creating and managing all strategic and tactical initiatives related to Fundraising, Marketing, Communications and ancillary Programs and Services. In a very short period, we were able to drive 148% YoY lift in revenue and charitable giving. I led the implementation of popular programs such as S.T.E.M. and BJJ clubs. Due to the sagging economy and declining registrations, SCS closed its doors in 2011. Shoreline Christian School left a profound and indelible mark on the hearts and minds of many young leaders, whose impact will shape the generations to come.

As a SMB Sales Rep, I excelled in top line revenue, as well as margin attainment (147% Blended), and crushed my goals within 1st Qtr in my role. I managed over 150 accounts, exceding client expectations while adapting quickly to new processes and to the fast paced environment of Dell. My principle responsibility was to leverage Dell’s shift in business philosophy and parlay this message into generating opportunities for Dell Sales teams. My focus was to assess the IT landscape within the Small & Medium Business vertical, as well as my customer's needs, and then take this information and correlate this to Dell’s solutions set so that our customers can achieve their goals. This role was transformational in nature, shifting a Dell corporate culture from a traditional direct sales role to a consultative relationship role focused on delivering maximum value via full cycle end-to-end solution sets. Additional key responsibilities were to…- Sell Dell products and services by responding to inbound or placing outbound customer call, determining needs, overcoming objections, and providing solutions. - Provide technical expertise in hardware, software and services, with a focus on developing new relationships with acquisition customers.- Provide updated marketing/sales literature to prospective clients, keep up-to-date knowledge of the industry as well as the competitive posture of the company, and prepare activity and forecast reports as requested. - Establish customer relationships with appropriate customer personnel; i.e. purchasing, management, and end-users; present and demonstrate products and services to potential customers to increase exposure of products and services; provide technical and administrative information and price quotes; maintain awareness of market conditions and competitors' products and pricing; maintain a strong desire to ensure customers have a positive experience when working with Dell and ensure Dell’s brand increases.

First Capital Funding, LLC was created to be a private debt and equity entity focused on commercial lending for real estate properties and developers. The company operated as a private debt & equity broker until it was sold in 2009. It is now a wholly owned subsidiary of Principals Capital Funding, Inc. and is located in Austin, Texas.

Streamline Funding is a Texas Mortgage Broker Firm specializing in originating Hard Money loans on investment real estate in select Texas Markets. The Mission of Streamline Funding is to be the premiere Hard Money lending firm in Texas, providing superior customer service to our clients. As the managing Director of SFG, I was responsible for leading the development of all strategic, tactical, and short-term Operational Management policies and procedures. This included...- Overseeing the identification of investor identification, recruitment and fundraising activities for SFG’s Private Lenders Network.- Serving as a member of the Executive Board of SFG’s parent company, Noble Development Group, now known as Noble Capital.- Responsibility for overall debt and equity placement for Noble Development Group. I placed commercial finance request on behalf of Noble Development Group in excess of $15M.- I led the team charged with developing and writing the lending policies and procedures for SFG’s Private Lenders Network. These included Marketing, Origination, Processing, Underwriting, Servicing, Fund Management and Risk Management Controls.- DRIVING RESULTS: During my 2 quarter tenure, we developed a Private Lenders Fund in excess of $3M, and originated/funded $10M + in private 1st lien bridge loans.

As a Special Education teacher, I managed Individualized Education Program (IEP) case loads for 30+ special needs students, while teaching 3 core subjects and supporting general education colleagues via specific modifications and instructional delivery training. Responsibilities were to...- Collaborate with students, parents, and other staff members to develop Individualized Educational Programs (IEP) through the Annual Review Dismissal (ARD) Committee process for each student assigned.- Implement instructional, therapeutic, or skill development programs for assigned students and show written evidence of preparation as required.- Plan and use appropriate instructional and leaning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflected understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned to me. - Participate in ARD committee meetings as needed; conduct assessments of student abilities, learning styles, and use analytics to plan for instructional activities.- Present subject matter according to guidelines established by the student’s IEP. - Conduct ongoing assessments of student achievement through formal and informal testing. - Provide or supervise personal care, medical care, and feeding of students as stated in their IEP.- Create a classroom environment conducive to active and successful student learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of my students. - Manage student behavior, and consult with district and outside persons regarding the education, social, medical, and personal needs of students. - Establish and maintain effective open communication with students, parents, teachers, and administrators; as well as participated in staff professional development activities.