Everyone knows Mike’s story.

Born black and raised in the projects of Dunedin, FL to a single mom.
Transformed himself into the epitome of success in pro sports and business through hard work.
He’s a wonderful father & husband.
As he says, he and his wife Diane are American by birth, Canadian by choice.

He brings a very unique background to a very difficult task. Having to deal with a diverse makeup including Board of Governors, owners, media, business partners, politicians, players and not to forget fans.


Mike truly is the embodiment of Rudyard Kipling’s poem “If.” Specifically:

“If you can talk with crowds and keep your virtue, Or walk with Kings—nor lose the common touch.”