Mike’s retired and lives in Doniphan, Nebraska. He’s been collecting and exhibiting Burma stamps for the past 30 years, winning six multi-frame and two single frame grand awards showing Burmese subjects.
He’s currently a director of the Burma Myanmar Philatelic Study Circle (UK) and finishing up a second term as president of the American Association of Philatelic Exhibitors (AAPE). Prior to that, he served as AAPE Secretary for eight years.
He was awarded the Herdenberg award at the Great American Stamp Show (GASS) for exceptional service to the organization. It should be mentioned that it’s unusual to receive this award while still in office.