, currently working at U.S. Bank as a financial management analyst, graduated with an MBA degree in finance at Hamline University School of Business. Michael is a member of Toastmasters. He has completed the Competent Communication, the Advance Communicator Bronze, and Competent Leadership Award in less than three years. He was a president of Energy Park Toastmaster Club for the term 2013–2014. He won first place in the Area 11 and third place in the Eastern Division Toastmasters Humorous Speech Contests. He also won second place in Area 11 Toastmasters Tall Tales. Two years ago he was nominated as U.S. Bank’s Toastmaster of the Year. Michael likes to make people laugh and he has a way to make the most ordinary things funny.