Now in the role of entrepreneur building a new Dallas-based solar energy company (Principal Solar), Michael spent the first 20+ years of his career in the information technology industry in diverse business development roles. He began at Unisys Corporation where he succeeded in systems sales to the manufacturing industry. Michael then worked in the systems integration and consulting field primarily with SHL Systemhouse (now a part of HP/EDS). Next, he entered the emerging enterprise software sector, in supply chain management, with i2 Technologies where he was a leader for i2’s largest strategic partnerships that were instrumental to the company’s dramatic growth to market leadership. More recently, Michael led the sales of Aquire’s strategic workforce solutions to its largest customers.

During this successful tenure in information technology, Michael has passionately and consistently provided high-value solutions to large enterprises for strategic aspects of their operations. A key to his success has been creative and value-driven problem solving with senior management of large corporate customers.

Michael, an avid cyclist, graduated from The University of Texas at Austin in 1983 with a BBA in International Business. His undergraduate program included a year of study in Paris, France. Michael and his wife have four children and reside in his native Dallas. Michael is active in many community affairs with particular interests in renewable energy, education, cancer support and social enterprises.