As Managing Principal of Four Branches Bourbon, Mike directs all communications and day-to-day operations, from product development to distribution. His comprehensive approach to leadership ensures that every bottle meets our exacting standards while honoring our mission.

Mike's distinguished career in the U.S. Air Force Security Forces primarily focused on European operations, where he served on specialized teams and was detailed to the Office Special Investigation (OSI). His roles included:

• Close protection operations
• Undercover narcotics investigations
• Special Agent & Assistant Team Leader for CIA Director protection
• High-threat overseas protective missions

His story is further detailed in his book, "The Protected," which chronicles his unique journey through military, government, and private sector service.

When Mike received a call from Rick (Marines) in 2021 about creating a bourbon to honor their military and veteran community, his response was immediate and resolute: "Let's do it." This decisive moment, followed by calls to Harold (Navy) and RJ (Army), laid the foundation for Four Branches Bourbon.

What began as a simple idea to bottle a barrel transformed into something much greater. On April 24, 2023, Four Branches Founders Blend emerged from the bottling line, marking the beginning of our legacy.