Michael attended school at Eastern Arizona College and Coconino Community College, where his studies included Computer Aided Drafting, Architectural Design and Construction Management. He began his career at a residential architecture firm in Flagstaff where he designed several large custom homes in Northern Arizona. He then switched his focus to the commercial market and worked on projects all over Northern Arizona, and throughout the valley. Since joining Arrington Watkins Architects, Michael has worked in production and construction administration.