Bio

Michael founded Osceola in 2014 and is focused on management and value creation efforts within Osceola’s portfolio companies, broadening the firm’s relationships within target industries and investor networks and other key operational initiatives. As a member of the investment committee, Michael sits on the boards of CMS Technologies and Talent Group and is a board observer with Anuvia. Prior to Osceola, Michael served as President of Two Rivers Ranch, a holding company with extensive corporate and real estate holdings throughout the United States. He was also appointed by Governor Rick Scott to serve on the Governing Board of the Southwest Florida Water Management District for which he was elected Chairman and served until 2018. Previously, Michael founded Academic Financial Solutions (“AFS”), a student lending company that specialized in student loan consolidation. Over five years, AFS grew to become one of the largest student loan lenders in the United States. Michael led AFS through an acquisition with Frontenac Company, a prominent private equity firm based in Chicago. Michael earned an MBA from the University of South Florida and a BSBA with honors from the University of Richmond. He is active in his community and church with his wife and three children and enjoys following sports, spending time outdoors, and traveling abroad.