Michael previously spent 20 years as a surgeon’s assistant at Mercy. He holds degrees from Akron University (surgical assistant and technical education), the University of the State of New York (nursing degree), Cuyahoga Community College (physician’s assistant – certified), a masters degree from the University of Nebraska (physician’s assistant studies) and Duke University (certificate in occupational and environmental medicine). He currently lives in Canton with his wife, three daughters and two stepsons.