
M.F.A. Degree from California Institute of the Arts - Full scholarship with stipend - May 1979.
B.A. Degree from California State University, Northridge - Graduated Suma Cum Laude, June 1977.
A.A. Degree from Pierce College, June 1975
In 1979 and 1980, Mike worked in Hollywood as a stage hand and carpenter for Local #33 I.A.T.S. E. On October 15, 1980, he was hired by S.W.T. as the Production Coordinator for the newly-renovated Evans Auditorium.