Mike is a lifelong residence of Hardin County. He retired from Ford Motor Company in 2004 after 35 years of service. He is an ordained minister and chaplain with the Assemblies of God. He received his real estate license in 2006 and has worked as a real estate agent in Hardin County for the last two years.

Mike and his wife, Brenda, have 2 daughters and 4 grandchildren.