Michael has over fifteen years in financial institution-focused investment banking. He is the Managing Partner and founder of MJC Partner and is responsible for overseeing the firm's investment bank, specializing in mergers and acquisitions, strategic planning, and capital advisory for FI. He was previously Director at FIG Partners and led west coast operations for Hovde Financial. He holds a Bachelor of Science from Bowling Green State University in Business Administration with a dual degree in Finance and Financial Economics.