Raised in LeGrand, Iowa, Mike attended the University of Iowa where he received a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration in 1977. He went on to attend Creighton University School of Law where he graduated Cum Laude in 1980. Mike joined the Firm in 2000 bringing an extensive Real Estate, Commercial Lending, Commercial Transactions and Banking practice. Mike is the former chair of the Banking Section for the Nebraska State Bar Association. He enjoys fishing, hunting, running and other outdoor activities.