Education and Designations: 

Attended studies at Auburn University, Memphis State University, Jackson State Community College, John Deere University, Dale Carnegie Sales and Marketing courses, Graduated Crye-Leike College, Graduate of Realtor Institute (GRI), Real Estate Cyberspace Specialist (RECS), Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR) and ABR New Home Sales Designations in Real Estate

Memberships and Affiliations:

Tennessee Association of Realtors (TAR), National Association of Realtors (NAR), Central West Tennessee Association of Realtors (CWTAR), Real Estate Buyers Agency Council (REBAC), Member- Jackson Area Home Builders Association (JAHBA), Endowment Life-Member of the National Rifle Association, Life-Member of the North American Hunting Club
2005 Pinnacle Award - Emerging Business

Business Experience: 

Mike brings more than 25 years of sales, marketing, business management, and business 'turn-a-round' experience to the table. Prior to to joining Crye-Leike Blue Skies Real Estate, Mike was President/General Manager of Hill's Sales Company, LLC, a John Deere dealership located in North Mississippi serving North Mississippi, Northeast Alabama and West Tennessee. Mike co-owned and assisted in managing the day-to-day operations of a 4,000 acre cow/calf back-grounding operation in West Tennessee. Mike has also served as Special Projects and Promotions Manager and Assistant Products Manager - Loose-Leaf and Plug Brands for Conwood Company, LLC located in Memphis, TN assisting in their NASCAR, International Pro Rodeo Association rodeo, various tournaments, and other national point-of-sale promotions, give-a-ways, and national sweepstakes programs. He coordinated the procurement of their point-of-sale advertising materials related to the various promotional activities. He also served Wendy's International as an operations manager revitalizing several of their operations in the Memphis market.