Michael grew up in historic Lewisburg, West Virginia where generations of his family have lived since before the revolution. His love of architecture grew from his years in Lewisburg where eighteenth­ and nineteenth-century buildings are in continual use. Michael earned his architectural degree from Virginia Polytechnic Institute with studies at the Alexandria Center for Urban Studies and the Virginia Tech Center for European Studies based in Lugano, Switzerland. After graduation, honed his passion for beautifully detailed design at an award-winning firm in upstate New York. Six years later, Michael joined SRW and was named a principal in 2006. Today, he continues to lead collaborative efforts within the firm for numerous project types. Always compelled by residential architecture, he enjoys the opportunity to genuinely understand his clients’ unique aspiration of home. Larger projects provide excitement too and require a broader perspective—like the 100,000-square-foot expansion of the Greenbrier Hotel and the subsequent chapel on the grounds. “In every commission,” Michael says, “it is the creative vision and commitment to details that guide and fulfill successful projects.” Michael is LEED and NCARB accredited and holds licensure in several states. Outside the office, he has a wide range of interests and spends time in nature and traveling with his family.