A life-long resident of Louisville, Mike recently served in the Cabinet of Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear as Secretary of Tourism, Arts and Heritage. In 2019, Mike completed a 33-year career with the Kentucky Derby Festival having been the longest-serving CEO in the organization’s history.

He currently is a member of the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission, Kentucky State Fair Board, Louisville Theatrical Association and the Vestry of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church. Mike is currently serving as the Most Worthy Grand Patron of the General Grand Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star (2024-27) and is a Past Grand Patron of Kentucky (1995-96).