Michael was born and raised in Hamilton, Ontario. Music has been Michael’s lifelong passion: from his childhood conservatory lessons in classical trumpet, to his young adult years touring England and Europe, writing songs, singing and playing guitar in a folk-rock group and trumpet in big band jazz and R’n’B bands, to today as lead trumpet in our local Ron Manger Big Band. After returning to Toronto from England in the early seventies, Michael started an independent record label and an award-winning music video production company. For over eight years, Michael has brought music of all kinds to Lakefield as talent coordinator and past president of Performing Arts Lakefield (PAL). 

After twenty years in the music business, Michael sought the peace and quiet of The Kawarthas, first in a cottage on Kasshabog Lake and now just outside the village of Lakefield. Since 2004 Michael has been a much sought after real estate agent, admired for his knowledge and experience, appreciated for his commitment to his clients and colleagues, and enjoyed for his sense of humor and friendly warmth. Michael is a proud member of Lakefield’s Ball Real Estate Inc. You may see him in town, chatting with friends on Queen Street, or, if you are lucky enough, on a trail near the water tower, with his universally-loved pup, Miss Ruby Lou.
 
After twenty years in the music business, Michael sought the peace and quiet of The Kawarthas, first in a cottage on Kasshabog Lake and now just outside the village of Lakefield. Since 2004 Michael has been a much sought after real estate agent, admired for his knowledge and experience, appreciated for his commitment to his clients and colleagues, and enjoyed for his sense of humor and friendly warmth. Michael is a proud member of Lakefield’s Ball Real Estate Inc. You may see him in town, chatting with friends on Queen Street, or, if you are lucky enough, on a trail near the water tower, with his universally-loved pup, Miss Ruby Lou.