Mike began his career in the insurance industry in 1988, joining Buckner in 2000 with an emphasis in the manufacturing and construction industries. Prior to joining the insurance industry, Mike earned his Bachelor’s degree in English from Utah State University. Mike loved Little League Baseball as a youth and played on Utah State University’s Club Volleyball team while earning his degree. Mike also won the Scholar’s Day Competition at Utah State for his work in Short Fiction. Today Mike enjoys skiing and playing his guitars in his spare time. He once closed an account while dressed as Charlie Brown and he considers his greatest accomplishment in life to be raising his two sons and daughter