Born and raised in Dodge City, Mike attended both private and public schools as a youth and attended Dodge City Community College. He is co-owner of K. Martin Jeweler where he has had both the opportunity and the privilege of helping people smile since 1997. Mike has been certified by the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) as a coach for youth sports, a youth leader and volunteer for various organizations as well as being a volunteer for adult and community entities in the area over the last 27 years. He enjoys helping youth and adults whenever possible.

Mike’s wife, Nikki, and he have attended the theater for more than 20 years and during that time, she convinced him to join the show Cinderella in 2010 along with her and their children. From that time on, he has volunteered behind the scenes or in the kitchen.

Mike and Nikki’s children love the arts and have been involved in the Depot Theater for many years as well. Dodge City is known for its history, nostalgia and the Theater not only in Kansas, but also around the world. Mike would like to see that love of the arts and history continue and grow through the Depot Theater in their hometown of Dodge City and throughout the region.