Michael is co-owner and Champion of Opportunities at Think Up Consulting, a management consulting firm based in Greenville, South Carolina that specializes in brand strategy, events, talent activation, and change management for Fortune 500 companies. The Think Up client list includes world-class brands and organizations such as Marriott, Hilton, The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, BMW, Michelin, Sunrise Senior Living, Genentech, and Clemson University. Since its founding in 2002, Think Up has earned numerous accolades, including several national Emerging Training Leaders Awards and Top Workplace in South Carolina in 2018, 2019, and 2020. Additionally, Think Up is a nationally certified LGBT Business Enterprise. 

Having spent over 17 years in leadership roles within the hospitality industry prior to joining Think Up, Michael possesses strong business experience in sales & marketing, human resources, and finance. This experience has helped him grow Think Up into a thriving Upstate small business with 30+ employees located in an office overlooking Cleveland Park. Beyond Think Up, Michael is highly involved in the Greenville community, including serving as an ESL Volunteer with Greenville Literacy Association, a member of the 2016 TEDxGreenville Program Committee, and a member of The Warehouse Theatre Board of Directors.