Michael was raised in DuBois, Clearfield County. Shortly after his high school graduation, Michael left the area to join the US Air Force, which was followed by a career in politics. Although he lived in places such as Las Vegas, Washington DC and Indonesia, Michael always called this area his home. He talks of how the region rallies around families in need and other matters of “home” that are meaningful for our community. Michael discusses the exciting opportunities the county offers in what is known as the third largest county by land in Pennsylvania... from dining to hiking and hunting, as well as easy access to Interstate 80.