Michael’s illustrious, decades-long career had surprisingly humble beginnings in a quaint little upholstery workroom, where he began assisting design clients as a high school student. He’s certified through the National Council for Interior Design, where he became an ambassador. He joined the American Society of Interior Designers and became its President in 2014. And he’s a member of the National Kitchen and Bath Association, with his work being published in numerous design magazines. But to those with whom he’s worked before, his approachable personality and ability to listen intently are perhaps most notable.