Michael began his career at ImageTrend in 1999, and has worked in a variety of roles. Starting as employee number four working above the garage, he has worked as a developer, project manager, and product manager, on numerous products. He transitioned into the Vice President of Health Data Services, which included overseeing all hospital and licensing products, and bringing the HIH data exchange platform to market. Currently, he is the Executive Vice President of Strategic Development leading research and development initiatives across the company by bringing new features and products to life, as well as leading the Clinical & Research Services team. Michael holds a B.S. in Computer Science and a minor in Mathematics from Minnesota State University, Mankato. During his down time, Michael enjoys outdoor activities including hunting, fishing, tennis, and skiing, and spending time with his family.