Michael graduated with a M.Sc. in Econometrics from the London School of Economics, Master of Mathematical Finance from the University of Toronto, B.A.(Hons) Economics from Carleton and B.A. Statistics from Carleton. He is a CFA Charterholder.
Michael and his wife Linda have lived in Burlington since 2002. Their three children were raised in Burlington and are now either at university or just starting their careers.