Experience

Yakima Union Gospel Mission

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Assistant Executive Director

  • Feb 2018 - Present

  Yakima, Washington Area



Climbing Out Of Homelessness (now Recovery Beyond Paradigm)

• Founder

  • Oct 2010 - Present

  Greater Seattle Area In 2010 I started Climbing Out Of Homelessness to change everyone's thinking about homeless people. In our 7 years of successful alpine mountaineering, we have led 31 homeless climbers to the summit of MT Rainier, and more to the top of Mt Hood. TV coverage of our first climb won multiple Emmy awards and the National Edward R Murrow award in 2011. Our 2013 climb was the subject of a feature documentary film, "A New High." The film won selection to multiple film festivals from LA to NYC, and… Show more In 2010 I started Climbing Out Of Homelessness to change everyone's thinking about homeless people. In our 7 years of successful alpine mountaineering, we have led 31 homeless climbers to the summit of MT Rainier, and more to the top of Mt Hood. TV coverage of our first climb won multiple Emmy awards and the National Edward R Murrow award in 2011. Our 2013 climb was the subject of a feature documentary film, "A New High." The film won selection to multiple film festivals from LA to NYC, and can now be seen on Netflix. Show less


Rescue Magazine, a publication of the Association Of Gospel Rescue Missions
• Colmunist, Client Care and Executive Leadership

  • May 2011 - Dec 2017


The Rescue Mission

• United States
• Religious Institutions
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Executive Director

  • Nov 2014 - Oct 2017

  Tacoma, WA Founded in 1912, The Rescue Mission grew to rounghly $5m by 2007. In 2012 it began experiencing financial, legal and organizational challenges. I had the privilege of leading this great mission back into stability and growth. We completely rebuilt the development team, growing revenue by 30% over three years. Reserves grew from $1,613.00 to over $2.2m. The donor base stopped shrinking and started growing as the community once again became excited about The Rescue Mission. Read more at… Show more Founded in 1912, The Rescue Mission grew to rounghly $5m by 2007. In 2012 it began experiencing financial, legal and organizational challenges. I had the privilege of leading this great mission back into stability and growth. We completely rebuilt the development team, growing revenue by 30% over three years. Reserves grew from $1,613.00 to over $2.2m. The donor base stopped shrinking and started growing as the community once again became excited about The Rescue Mission. Read more at www.trm.org We built a great team that added mental health services, effective street outreach, and a new subsidiary for-profit LLC, "Rescue Maintenance Services" (www.rescuemissionservices.com) to create jobs and business-knowlege trainig for our clients and graduates. The Rescue Mission is now back on track and thriving thanks to an excellent team, a wonderful God, and a supportive community. Show less



Seattle's Union Gospel Mission

• United States
• Individual and Family Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Special Projects Director

  • Jan 2011 - Nov 2014

  Mike was responsible for various expansion projects including the development of a new Mental Health Initiative and establishing permanent shelter on the east side of King County (and other areas as applicable).

• Men's Shelter Director

  • Aug 2007 - Dec 2010

  Pioneer Square, Seattle Worked to end homelessness through relationally-driven engagement systems. Introduced trauma-informed, therapeutuc prorgamming, transforming the Men's Shelter into a national leader in its field.



Church By The Side Of The Road

• United States
• Fundraising
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Executive Pastor

  • Mar 2005 - Aug 2007

  Tukwila WA As Executive Pastor, I managed all church systems and programs under the supervision of the Senior Pastor, chaired board meetings, and helped set strategic goals and policies. I also taught and preached regularly, was very active in our local minister's association, inventing new ways for churches to parter in community outreach work such as the Tukwila Block Party. www.cbsr.org



Plateau Outreach Ministries

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chairman of the Board

  • Aug 2000 - Jan 2004

  Enumclaw WA Plateau Outreach Ministries (POM, www.plateauoutreach.com) is a local Christian social-service non-profit organization serving southeast King County WA. While pastoring Enumclaw Community Church, I also served on the POM Board of Directors for four years, two as Chairman. During that time, I led the organization through a much-needed update of our by-laws and through the process of hiring a new Executive Director.



US Army

• United States
• Law Enforcement
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Civil Affairs Non-Commissioned Officer

  • Aug 1991 - Jun 1995

  Abilene, Texas Area As a Civil Affairs NCO, I helped lead our unit's work-- and developed a new in-house training and development program for new unit members, for which I was awarded another Army Commendation Medal. During this period I earned: The Rank of E-6 over two years ahead of Army average Army Commendation Medal (2nd award) Civil Affairs is well-explained in the below citation: "The primary mission of Civil Affairs is to conduct civil-military operations [primarily being] Civil… Show more As a Civil Affairs NCO, I helped lead our unit's work-- and developed a new in-house training and development program for new unit members, for which I was awarded another Army Commendation Medal. During this period I earned: The Rank of E-6 over two years ahead of Army average Army Commendation Medal (2nd award) Civil Affairs is well-explained in the below citation: "The primary mission of Civil Affairs is to conduct civil-military operations [primarily being] Civil Information Management, Foreign Humanitarian Assistance, Nation Assistance, Population Resource Control and Support to Civil Administration. Some sub tasks to these core tasks include identifying non-governmental and international organizations operating in the battlespace, handling refugees, civilians on the battlefield, and determining protected targets such as schools, churches/temples/mosques, hospitals, etc." http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Army_Civil_Affairs_and_Psychological_Operations_Command

• Assistant to the Battalion Commander, 2nd Ranger Bn, Airborne

  • Oct 1987 - Aug 1991

  Tacoma, WA For four amazing years, the Army priviledged me with service in the 2nd Ranger Battalion at Fort Lewis WA. I learned leadership and leadership development from great people, some of whom are now legends in the Special Operations community. The Army's 75th Ranger Regiment (it's only) is a veritable leadership factory, as well as being a place that will push a person past every limit. I have only gratitude for the opportunity to have served and experienced as I did. "Rangers Lead The… Show more For four amazing years, the Army priviledged me with service in the 2nd Ranger Battalion at Fort Lewis WA. I learned leadership and leadership development from great people, some of whom are now legends in the Special Operations community. The Army's 75th Ranger Regiment (it's only) is a veritable leadership factory, as well as being a place that will push a person past every limit. I have only gratitude for the opportunity to have served and experienced as I did. "Rangers Lead The Way!" As a Ranger, I did about every grunt job there is, eventually (and finally) working directly for the Battalion Commander and Command Sergeant Major. During this time I earned: The rank of E-5 almost a year ahead of Army average Ranger Tab (class 2-90) Army Commendation Award (x2) Army Achievement Medal (x4) PLDC Distinguished Leadership Award Graduate Expert Infantryman's Badge Unit Armorer Certification Airborne Wings Expert Rifleman's Badge