Mike was born in Middletown, Ohio by way of Wolfe County, KY to a band of travelling bluegrass musicians.

From the time he was old enough to see over the faders of a mixing board, he was the Sound Engineer for his dad’s band, rock bands, show choirs, etc.

In 1992, Mike received his Bachelor of Science in Business from Miami University in Oxford, OH.

In 1993, Mike was hired at Moeller Music in Middletown and had to give up his guitar instruction in order to be the Store Manager.

Currently at Moeller Music (of Willis Music) in West Chester, OH, Mike is Store Manager, Sales Manager, Fender Authorized Guitar Technician, and the Guitar and Amp Buyer.

On a personal note, Mike says he “…Could eat pizza every day of the week if you varied where you got it from…” and “[he is]… slave to two very large, over fed cats.”