Mike was born in Pennsylvania in November of 1966 and
raised on a small farm in Washington County, learning about hard work, respect and moral decency, and above all, to appreciate
and value all forms of life.
While attending elementary and middle school, Mike struggled
with his studies for years. Finally, at the age of twenty-two, Mike was diagnosed with dyslexia. He eventually overcame his
adversity to dyslexia and went on to have a prosperous career in construction. Mike has been self employed for over twenty
years. Mike is also licensed to sell group and individual health insurance.
In the spring on 1987, Mike
met his future wife, Jan at a small get-together for a friend's birthday. A strong connection and bond was immediately
formed and they were happily married a year later.
Mike is currently attending
Pennsylvania Bible Institute through the Christian Missionary Alliance. Mike has completed two years of the three year program.
Mike is pursuing a pastoral degree, and his future goal is to work with the youth ministry.
Today
Mike and Jan have been happily married for 21 years and live in Charleroi, PA with their three children: Dominic- 17; Valerie-
16; and Rachel- 14.