Prior to coming to Wisconsin, Mike worked as a Regional Extension Educator in Natural Resources Management and Utilization and as the Agroforestry Management Extension Specialist at the University of Minnesota.  He was the Maple Syrup and Non-Timber Forest Products Extension Specialist at Pennsylvania State University.

Mike's research interests include using silviculture to increase pathological rotation on harsh sites, using woody plants to manage water quality, and developing biomass sourcing networks.