Mike grew up in North Vancouver. 

He had a passion for Jaguar cars at a very young age. 

He completed his apprenticeship at a Chrysler dealership in (1989). 

In 1991 he moved to Australia and met Bronwen. 

While in Melbourne, Australia, Mike had the fantastic opportunity to work for the Jaguar Dealership.  

Through his work, he was able to participate in the Master Technician program which was an ongoing factory program offered by Jaguar. 

Every year the top 6 technicians in "Australia" were sent to Sydney to compete for top honours. 

Mike was rated #3.  This sealed his passion!
 
In 1996, Mike and Bronwen returned to British Columbia Canada and moved to Kelowna, in the beautiful Okanagan Valley where they are now raising their three girls, 12, 6 and 9.