Mike became a physician assistant in 2006, studying at Grand Valley State University in Michigan. He began his career in hospitalist medicine with Michigan Medical PC , then with Inpatient Medicine Services at Saint Elizabeth Regional Medical center. Mike joined Nebraska Pulmonary Specialties in 2015 and now focuses on the pulmonary and sleep needs for patients, as well as rounding in facilities. He and his spouse, Jessie, enjoy raising their two children, Levi and Caleb. He spends his free time golfing and craft-brewing.