ABOUT MIKE
Mike was born in Maryland and raised in the Youngstown, Ohio area. While in High School he began what has become a career in the Restaurant Industry for over the past forty years. He became a Father at an early age which prevented him from immediately attending College. After being out of school for eighteen years, he decided to attended Youngstown State University earning a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration.
Mike has run every type of restaurant from the Mom & Pop locations to National Chains in locations from Ohio, Pennsylvania, Georgia, and South Carolina. During his career he's been a General Manager as well a Director of Operations. Mike has successfully Opened over Fourteen Restaurants from Groundbreaking to Grand Opening. He has successfully transformed multiple underperforming locations into Profitable Operations.
Mike has been married to his wife, Sheri, for the past 20 years. They have a blended family of 7 kids and live in Water's Edge of Mount Pleasant with their two youngest teenagers. They fell in love with the Charleston Area during a summer vacation and immediately made plans to move to the area in June of 2009.
Mike has been involved with the community in various roles over the years. Whether it was being a Den Leader while his boys were in Scouts, assisting their football teams over the years, or currently being the Treasurer of his HOA for the past ten years, Mike is willing to step in and help out where needed to support the community.
Mike has the business acumen to surround himself with the right Team to get the job done. He'll ensure to get things done the right way, as well the most cost effective while maintaining high standards and accountability. Mike's strong record of community service, exceptional experience as a restaurant leader, and father make him uniquely qualified to be entrusted as the Charleston County Treasurer.
