Michael dedicates his time to expanding access to treatment for those seeking a path to recovery. Within a year of completing his masters in counseling, he was called to take on a leadership role. Since then he has served in numerous leadership roles including project director for multiple federal grant projects. In 2018, he helped to establish a recovery oriented medication assisted treatment program. Now he leverages his knowledge and experience to assist multiple start ups. As a man of faith, he also works with the Forest Mill Church of Christ to provide counseling from a Christian perspective.