As an entrepreneur, Michael understands what it is like to have a dream and work hard to achieve it.  He knows firsthand that every decision made impacts your family and their future. His focus as a Pasco County Mosquito Control Commissioner is to operate the District efficiently by being a good steward of tax-payer money and always protecting you and your family from mosquito-borne diseases.   

Occupation, Background, and Experience

• Certified Financial Planner TM (CFP®), 28 years as a financial advisor President of Coastal Bay Wealth Management in New Port Richey

For more than 30 years, Michael has been involved in a wide variety of civic and volunteer organizations, both locally and state-wide. His passion for making a difference in his community started in the late 1980s.

He was honored to hold several elected positions.

• Commissioner Pasco County Mosquito Control District, Seat 3 (2021 – Present), Appointed by the Florida Agriculture Commissioner
• Council Member and Vice Mayor City of Port Richey (1987-1991)
•  Mayor City of Port Richey (1991-1993)
• County Commissioner and Vice Chair Pasco County Board of County Commissioners (2006-2010)
• Florida Commission on Ethics. In 2014, appointed by the Speaker of the Florida House

Michael has a true passion for serving his community. His involvement includes.

• Pasco County Planning Commission, Member
• Pasco County Charter Advisory Committee, Chairman
• Pasco Economic Development Council, Task Force Chairman
• Pasco Safety Town, Founding Member
• Trinity Odessa Chamber of Commerce, Founding Chairman of the Board
• Leadership Pasco Class of 2015, Class President
• Rotary Club of Holiday, Past President and Current Member
• Friends of Pasco County Animal Services, Co-Founder
• Florida Local Government Investment Trust, Trustee-Chairman overseeing more than $1 billion of public money.

Education

Michael is a Pinellas Vocational Technical Institute graduate and the University of South Florida Financial Planner Program. In 2004, he earned the Certified Financial PlannerTM designation (CFP®).

Away from the Office

Originally from Springfield, IL, Michael’s family moved to Pasco County when he was six.  Michael’s greatest love in life is his wife Abbey, whom he married in 1993. She is a specialty pharmaceutical representative and works across Florida. They share their New Port Richey home with two rambunctious dogs, Logan & Carter. In his spare time, you can find Michael fishing, boating, traveling, serving the community, and entertaining.