Mike lives in Riel with his wife, Michelle, their two kids, and their Labrador Retriever, Piper. He is a teacher at Glenlawn Collegiate and serves on the Board of Directors of the Greendell Community Centre, Bishop Grandin Greenway, and the Victor Wyatt House Retirement Residence.

Mike believes families in Riel deserve better health care, more opportunities and a life they can afford. As a teacher and a Dad, Mike knows how important it is to invest in the next generation. He will fight for students to get the supports they need to succeed and work to improve access to quality, affordable childcare. 

Mike holds a Public Leadership Credential from the Harvard Kennedy School of Government, a Master of Arts in Political Studies degree from the University of Manitoba, along with a Bachelor of Education and a Bachelor of Physical Education.