Michael Minnaugh

Michael Minnaugh serves as General Counsel and a member of the Executive Team at Moon Valley Nurseries, the largest fully-integrated nursery and box tree grower in the United States, since March 2024. Prior to this role, Minnaugh was the Chief Legal Officer at Erthos, Inc., where the focus was on transforming the solar power industry, and held the position of General Counsel and Head of Risk at Valley Metro RPTA, overseeing legal affairs for Arizona's Transportation Authority. Additionally, Minnaugh co-founded Phocus, LLC, and held various legal positions at notable law firms, including Ridenour Hienton, PLLC, and Righi Fitch Law Group, specializing in construction and commercial litigation. Educational achievements include a B.S. in International Economics from Georgetown University and a J.D. from The Catholic University of America, along with studies at Beijing Normal University and The London School of Economics and Political Science.