Mike joined Espy Lumber Company in 1982 as an outside salesman, becoming General Manager in 1986 and Vice President in 1993. On July 1rst 2013 Mike was appointed President of the company by the Board of Directors of Espy Lumber Co.

He was born in Macon, Georgia, grew up in Vidalia, and attended Valdosta State University where his studies focused on business and marketing.

Mike has been active in both community and industry affairs: Point Comfort Property Owners Association as a Board Member, President for 3 terms and an ARB member since 2000, Hilton Head Baseball Association (Board of Directors) and a Dixie Youth Baseball coach for 8 years. Hilton Head Home Builders Association (Board of Directors, Associate Council Vice President, Associate of the year 1995), State Director for Home Builders Association 1998, SBMA (Board of Directors), BMSA (Board of Directors 2018 to present). He is married with two grown boys and is a current member of St. Luke’s Church of Hilton Head.