Michael is the type of leader you want to work for. Michael encourages his staff and leads by example. He has an open-door policy and never makes you feel like your opinion doesn’t count. Michael checks in on his staff because he understands we are human and need that compassion during trying times. He keeps his team in the know with relevant information from up the chain. Michael stays upbeat for his staff during these trying times. He stands behind his staff as a united front. Michael creates a culture where everyone has ideas and feels they are valued. And to keep his staff going with a laugh or two with his dad jokes, who wouldn’t want to have Michael as their leader? That is why Michael is deserving of this award.