As two-term President of the CWI Foundation Board, Mike helped spearhead the Powering the Treasure Valley Campaign alongside the CWI Vice President of Advancement — raising more than $32 million in three years, far surpassing the Foundation's previous average of roughly $400,000 per year. That's one of the most successful fundraising efforts in the college's history.
CWI changes lives by giving students an affordable path to a better future. Mike will work to expand opportunity and keep tuition within reach for every family.
Strengthening career and technical education and supporting workforce development, so CWI graduates are ready for the jobs the Treasure Valley needs most.
Responsible stewardship of every dollar — ensuring CWI stays accountable to the taxpayers and donors who make the college's mission possible.
From commencement ceremonies to the classroom, Mike shows up for CWI students. His connection is personal, too — his son is a CWI graduate, giving Mike firsthand appreciation for the role the college plays in preparing students for careers and opportunity.
The Powering the Treasure Valley Campaign raised more than $32 million in three years under Mike's Foundation leadership — funding scholarships and opening doors for thousands of local students.
A Partner with Colliers in Nampa with more than 25 years of Idaho business experience, Mike is a past Chairman of the Nampa Chamber of Commerce and a former Board Member of Saint Alphonsus Medical Center in Nampa.
Mike is a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and non-commissioned officer with two overseas deployments. When he's not working for students, you'll find him on an Idaho river with a fly rod.
Mike and his wife Cinda have been married for 32 years. Their three children and three grandchildren all live right here in the Treasure Valley — the next generation CWI will serve.
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