Mike is the owner and President of MDP, CPA. He began his career in 1986 as an auditor for Laventhol and Horwath. In 1991, he became a partner with Acord Cox & Company. In 1992, Mike recognized the needs of municipalities and water districts in the State of Kansas. As a result, Mike developed software that integrated accounting and utility billing with enhanced reporting capabilities. Mike became a national speaker for water districts and municipalities which included: how to set utility rates; understand your financial statements; what are your funding options, etc. Mike has authored and published books on the financial reporting of the utility industry. Mike has become the go-to person on matters related to water districts and municipalities from operating the office to set utility rates. In addition, Mike has expertise working with manufacturing and distribution businesses. Mike has worked extensively in developing software for the manufacturing industry. Mike has served as a CFO for various companies, guiding those companies through the acquisition and selling of businesses.

Mike received his Master's degree in Taxation in 2012 from the University of Tulsa. In 1986, he received his Bachelor of Arts in Accounting from Kansas Wesleyan University.

Mike recently earned the Retirement Income Certified Professional® (RICP®) designation through The American College of Financial Services, expanding the firm’s retirement income planning capabilities. This specialized training strengthens his ability to help clients transition from wealth accumulation to sustainable, tax-efficient retirement income strategies.

As the firm's president, Mike has high expectations of himself as well as the employees. He believes that our clients' needs are the top priority and encourages the rest of the firm to give their very best to each and every client.

During his free time, Mike enjoys spending time studying taxes, financing, and accounting. If Mike is not studying he is training his twins for football and weightlifting competition. Mike also is an avid sports fan watching high school, college, and professional football. He will be attending Washburn football games as his son Ryan will be playing football beginning this fall. His other son Nathan will be studying accounting at Emporia State. Mike is from Osage City, Kansas but currently resides in Olathe with his wife Michele.