Background & Role

Mike started his Construction Career in 1975 as a Carpenter’s Helper working on many production housing projects.  After working in Residential Construction for 5 years, he joined the commercial side and became a Journeyman Carpenter, Carpenter Foreman and eventually a Construction Superintendent.  In the 1990s, Mike leveraged his experience, confidence and contacts to open his own business as a G.C. / Carpenter Contractor.  During his 25 years in business, he was involved in many ground up and renovation projects. He became a factory certified ACM Panels fabricator/installer, as a good part of his business involved construction and renovation of Automotive Dealerships.  In 2015, Mike elected to close his business to spend more time with his family and friends, and went back to what he enjoyed the most: serving as a construction superintendent.

I took classes in Construction Estimating, Construction Management and also classes pertaining to other trades just to get a better understanding of how to become more productive and efficient as a Business Owner.

Thing you like most about commercial construction?

I totally enjoy the challenge that each project brings.  The more intricate, the more I enjoy it.  Even with almost 50 years of experience in the industry, I am still learning daily as procedures & methods are constantly changing.  Additionally, I can rely on my many years of experience to resolve issues and missing details that are important to the outcome of that project.

What’s your dream car?

I’ve owned multiple Porsche’s but would have to say a Ferrari would be my dream car.

Favorite band of all time?

Grew up loving the Beatles.

Do you have any unusual skills or talents?

Back in the day I was a very talented trumpet player.  I competed in Drum & Bugle Corps in my youth and traveled throughout the U.S. and Canada for these shows.

Favorite sports team?

Philadelphia Eagles

Do you believe in Aliens/UFO’s?

The Universe is vast and I am open to the possibility of other life forms.

Do you have a good ghost story?

I have many as I’ve been exposed to the paranormal since my youth.

Who is the most famous person you met and how?

I met the cast of the show Laugh In many years ago in Pittsburgh, Pa.

If you won the lottery, what’s the first thing you would do with the money ?

In all honesty, I already consider myself blessed and I would help others in need especially those organizations that deal with Children and Veterans.

Whiz or provolone?

Swiss