Michael Amini has been actively involved in the oil and gas business for over forty years. He started as a geologist with Sage Energy Company in 1980 and currently serves as President and Managing Director at Sage. The company in engaged in exploration and development of oil and gas in the Permian Basin of West Texas and the Gulf Coast. Over the course of the last ten years, he has diversified into numerous real estate ventures primarily in the multi-family sector and several private equity ventures. Michael sits on the board of his family foundation along with his wife and children and has served many years on the boards of several other not-for-profits including The Alamo Area Council Boy Scouts of America and TMI Episcopal. He is an avid fly fisherman, an amateur pianist, and a poor but very enthusiastic golfer. Mostly, he enjoys spending time with his family.