Michael represents clients on the federal, state, and local levels and as Chief Operating Officer, oversees the firm’s operations. With over twenty years of experience as a public affairs professional, Michael successfully leverages his expertise in critical thinking and strategic problem-solving to shepherd numerous legislative and grassroots outreach campaigns on behalf of HSG’s clients.
With a results-oriented approach to client service, Michael has advanced numerous client projects through state and federal appropriations advocacy in addition to assistance with permitting and project completion. Michael has extensive experience in advancing projects across the State including transit projects, culvert replacement, roadway improvement and signalization projects, Vision Zero initiatives, as well as waterfront recreational trails.
Known for his creative and innovative approach to public relations, Michael effectively leads HSG’s website content development practice, as well as the development of social media marketing and messaging. He considers each client’s goals to create the ideal social media strategy that will drive guaranteed results and grow a client’s network.
Michael began his political career at the age of 13, volunteering in local political campaigns in 1993. After working with local campaigns, Michael deepened his already profound passion for government and politics by interning with a State Assemblymember in high school. In college, he worked on Capitol Hill for a New Jersey Member of Congress and upon graduation served as legislative director for a member of the State Assembly in 2002. Michael began working in the private sector in 2003 and helped found HSG in 2008.
Active in his local community of Edison, Michael has served as a member of the Township of Edison Zoning Board of Adjustment since 2015, currently serving as Chairman. He also is a member of the Board of Trustees of Thomas Edison Center at Menlo Park. Michael is a former volunteer baseball manager for North Edison Baseball & Softball and coached his team at Cooperstown All Star Village in 2024. In 2014, Michael was a fellow with the New Leaders Council-New Jersey and has served on their Advisory Board.
Michael is a graduate of The Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C. where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Politics and the Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy at Rutgers University where he earned a master’s in Public Affairs and Politics.