Re-Elect Mike For a second Term
Mike graduated from Washburn High School in 1990 and from Bismarck State College in 1992 where he received an AAS degree in Electronics Technology. At the time, electronics jobs were sparse, so he continued to work at Expressway Inn and Suites where he worked during college. Mike eventually worked his way up to General Manager in 2000 and remained in that position until January of 2021. After nearly 30 years at the hotel, he switched careers and is now the Executive Director of the North Dakota Gaming Alliance.
Mike has been very active within the Republican party since 2000. His first venture into politics was helping to unseat three incumbent Democrats and elect three Republicans in District 32 in Bismarck. In 2005, he moved to Northwest Bismarck and joined District 47 Republicans where he has been a card-carrying member of the party ever since. He has enjoyed helping in the district all these years to continue to help Republicans maintain their stronghold in the district. He has always done whatever is needed of him, whether it be marching in parades, helping organize golf tournaments and other fundraisers, or helping plan a picnic.
Mike has quickly learned the ins and outs of how to be an effective legislator, mainly thanks to guidance from other legislators and his many years of experience in the private sector managing a business. He has a good reputation for working well with other legislators, listening attentively, doing his homework, excellent communication with constituents, and working intensely to get legislation passed which will help District 47, the City of Bismarck, and North Dakota as a whole.
In 2022, Mike stated his goals would be to lower taxes, prioritize building a strong work force, giving North Dakota citizens a safe place to work, live, and raise a family, and promote a strong family environment. He has delivered on all of those promises and looks forward to continuing to move the ball in the right direction for the next four years if re-elected.
