Education: Graduated from Texas A&M in 1983, B.S. in Industrial Distribution

Applicable Experience: Started working for an automobile leasing company in D/FW in 1984. He bought into the company in 1990 and purchased the remaining portion by 2005.

He expanded business interests into finance, insurance, real estate, advertising, oil and gas and cattle ranching.

Accomplishments/Awards: In 2011, Mike semi-retired to spend some time on philanthropy – the majority of which is done in Cameron and Starr Counties due to their socioeconomic data. He also owns a residence in both.

Resides: DFW, Cameron County and Starr County.