Married for 44 years, Michael and his wife Janis have 4 children and 14 grandchildren. He had a full career as a professional pilot flying charters, corporate and United Airlines and still flies his personal Bonanza. A published writer
and strong advocate of using Article V to bring Federalism back where it belongs. In 2020 he was elected to the 114th Dist. of the Kansas House and in 2024 he was elected as Senator of the 34th Dist.