Mike is an Senior Analyst in the Evergreen Location Strategies (ELS) practice.
Mike commands a vast skill set that includes financial and data analysis, incentive implementation, compliance and risk management, and extensive research abilities for identifying economic and tax related incentives. He began his career as a financial auditor for Ernst & Young where he provided assurance services to public and private SaaS and Biotech companies focusing on implementation of upcoming changes to subscription-based revenue recognition standards.
In his current role, he supports client projects through in-depth incentive analysis, labor market evaluations, and comprehensive site comparison studies. He specializes in incentive implementation, ensuring clients fully realize the financial and operational benefits of negotiated incentive packages. His analytical precision and hands-on approach help companies maximize the value of economic development incentives during expansion, relocation, or site selection efforts.
Education
A graduate of San Jose State University, Michael holds a Bachelor of Science degree with concentrations in Accounting and Business Management.
Interests
Mike is a creative virtuoso in graphic and web design, a maestro in music production, and a green-thumbed gardening enthusiast. He is also a long-time volunteer with an advocacy group that provides mentorship and support to individuals transitioning back into daily life after a spinal cord injury. Through this volunteer work, he discovered that even the best advice falls short without a strong relationship. This insight shaped his approach and instilled in him a deep commitment to building and maintaining trust with the people he supports.
