"As one of Michael's direct reports, I experienced significant growth as a designer thanks to his generous mentorship. He took the time to learn about my strengths and interests, helped match those with business priorities, and trusted me to run each project independently."

"Michael is the definition of a player-coach, the kind of leader that designers dream of. He advocates wholeheartedly for every individual, while still supporting and challenging the team as a whole. In the three years he’s managed me, I’ve felt trusted, heard, and inspired."

"Michael had a knack for giving constructive, actionable feedback that took me from a fledgling designer to a confident one. He also established the strongest (and, based on employee satisfaction surveys, most content) team at Reforge."