Michael is a member of the Dzawada’enuxw First Nation of Kingcome Inlet, BC. Michael has over 20 years of experience working with First Nation across Canada in key areas of governance, business and economic development, and First Nations investment.

Michael has extensive experience working within the public and private sector, bridging Indigenous rights and title to opportunities and respectful relationship development with government and industry.

He is President and CEO of Visions First Nations Financial Services and Managing Director of the First Nations Business Development Association. in 2024 Michael was appointed Chair of the Board of Directors for BCIT and also sits on the National Indigenous Economic Development Board.