As COO of Data Trust and Founder of Magnitude Consulting, Michael draws on fifteen years of experience as a strategist, designer, and developer. He most recently worked for Adam Putnam's gubernatorial race in Florida and served as senior digital director for the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Working for Thom Tillis, Michael helped Republicans regain the U.S. Senate in 2014. Then, as the NRSC’s creative director, he maintained the majority in 2016. Michael previously worked for Rep. Bill Shuster in the U.S. House and for Rep. Cory Gardner, Rep. Jason Smith, Rep. Jo Ann Emerson, and Sen. Jon Kyl as a fundraiser. He hails from South Carolina and is a New York transplant. Michael currently lives in Virginia with his wife, Libby, and two children.