Majoring in finance and accounting, Michael worked at Walmart's Home Office in their Investor Relations department. There, he learned the value of operating on a tight budget and supply chain efficiency. In school, as a Business Honors student, he organized a trip for 27 students to have lunch with Warren Buffett and learn from the most successful investor alive. Modeling Walmart and Buffett, Michael is determined to make Global Petals a success.

While in school, Mike had internships as a Credit Analyst at Motorola and as an Assurance Intern at PricewaterhouseCoopers. Upon graduation, Mike started a career at William Blair and Company where he was an Investment Banking Analyst. After 3 years in this role, he moved to his current position at Madison Capital Funding as an Underwriting Associate. Mike provides professional insight and guidance into the strategic positioning and growth at GP.