Biography

Mike has a 30 year career producing and directing in the world's most challenging regions. His projects have taken him from snow-capped volcanoes in Ecuador, to the deserts of the Sultanate of Oman, the jungles of Borneo and the badlands of the Australian Outback. An early and frequent collaborator with Mark Burnett, Mike produced and directed Mark's first television experience with the Raid Gauloises Adventure Race, going on to produce and direct the first two Eco-Challenge documentaries and setting up the first season of Survivor with Mark. Mike formed Norsemen Productions. Over a six year period Norsemen was the outside production company for TBS, producing numerous network programs, promotions and specials. During this time Norsemen also created and produced series for Discovery, TLC, Fox and Court TV. Throughout his long career Mike has been involved in all aspects of production. His projects have garnered numerous Emmy nominations and awards. Mike's recent focus has been in independent film and financing. Mike's current endeavor MBM3 Films represents a film fund focusing on financing of independent films and television.
- IMDb mini biography by: Norsemen Television Productions LLC

Mike and his wife Beth coined Survivors' famous phrase; "Out Wit, Out Play, Out Last", for the first season's casting promotion on CBS.

Mike is an avid ice hockey player and skier. He is also an occasional roadie for the band Sunfish and an asst coach of the Juan Diego High School hockey team.

A long term collaborator with Mark Burnett. Mike has worked with Mark since Mark was a competitor in the Raid Gauloise in the Sultanate Of Oman, going on to direct and produce the first Eco-Challenge television shows for Burnett and setting up the first season of Survivor.

Mike lives in Salt Lake City, Utah with his wife Beth and two boys Carter and Miles.