Mike has been in the profession of long-term care for forty-eight (48) years, involved in the development and operations of LTC Facilities for seniors (NH’s, ALF’s, SLP’s, & Retirement Centers), and Group Homes for Individuals with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities (CILA’s & ICF/DD’s).

He also served on AHCA’s Executive Committee, representing ID/DD Programs, from 2001 – 2005.  In 2005, he presented to the ‘President’s Committee for People with Intellectual Disabilities’, and participated in the ‘White House Conference on Aging’. 

Mike currently serves on the IDPH LTC Advisory Board as the IHCA representative; on the IDPH DD Facility Advisory Board as The Center’s representative; and, on the DHS/DDD Regulatory Advisory Board as The Center’s representative. 

He is a member of the National Fire Prevention Association (NFPA), since 1987.

Mike has been effective in shaping the development of policies affecting residential services and programs for seniors, and individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities, at local, state and federal levels.

Mike has served on the IHCA Board of Director’s since 2000, serving as the ID/DD Constituency Representative.  He serves as the Chair of IHCA’s Public Policy Committee since 2012. He also serves on IHCA’s Administration/Finance and Operations Committee; Constitution & Bylaws Committee; and, IHCA PAC.   He is currently the President of the Center for Developmental Disabilities Advocacy and Community Supports (“The Center”).