Mike is a retired comprehensive school Headteacher. He has a long interest in social housing and was a board member of Derwent Living for 15 years before retiring and joining Derby Homes. At Derwent Living he chaired the Operations Committee for 10 years.
He joined the Board of Derby Homes in 2011 and became Chair in 2014.
He also served as a member of Derby City Council for 9 years from 1987 to 1996, representing Abbey Ward.
As well as his interest in housing Mike is interested in the arts and currently chairs the Board of Derby Jazz.