Michael was born in Cambridge, MN but grew up in Princeton, MN. He is the oldest by four years in his immediate family and was also the oldest grandchild by four years on both his mom and dad’s sides of the family.
Michael has a high school diploma from Cambridge-Isanti High School, and he spent some time at Cambridge Community College. He then worked at Cambridge Lutheran Church from 1994-2007 as the custodian and cemetery groundskeeper. He also directed the EverBlest Youth Choir, a non-denomination youth choir that took summer trips for two weeks. Michael started as a member of the choir, then assisted, and finally became director in the early 2000s.
In 2007, Michael moved to Minneapolis and began working at LifeTime Fitness. He worked there at the front desk and in operations both fulltime and part-time up until the pandemic hit in 2020. Michael also cleans houses on the side.
Michael became a member of Central in February of 2013, and then joined the staff in November of 2015. He enjoys and loves YOU, the congregation and staff. His favorite part of his job is serving with and for and getting to know YOU.
Michael lives in Minneapolis with his spouse Louis Carlos. He enjoys spending time with Louis Carlos, singing in the Central choir, playing the organ, working (though he needs to get back into it), and traveling (he’s been to Norway, Sweden, England, Wales, Finland, Germany, Switzerland, Austria). Michael is a “Peacemaker,” or type 9 on the Enneagram.