Michael was brought in near the end of 2014 as counsel to the District as it was reaching the end of the its Chapter 9 bankruptcy.  He is an attorney at Wanger Jones Helsley PC in Fresno.  He is a UCLA graduate and has been practicing law in Fresno since 1981. Michael has served as counsel for a number of public and private boards over the years. He has been married for 38 years and has three adult daughters. He is excited about the opportunity to rebuild the District into a vital contributor to the overall health of the region of North Tulare County.