Michael was a flight attendant for Continental/United Air Lines for 34 years.  He served on the flight attendant advisory board (policies, procedures, FAA mandates, standards and service) and dealt directly with FAA regarding safety issues.

His prior experience includes managing the Plaza Theater, a regional theater in Dallas, Texas. House manager, membership and fund raising director, coordinating volunteers, and events.  He has also volunteered for issues from politics to transportation, homelessness, immigration, and the arts for over 50 years.