Mike was born and raised in Spokane, Washington, the youngest of eight children. He received a business degree from Eastern Washington University. After employment in a variety of insurance industry segments, Mike and his wife Valerie moved to Quincy in 1995, where they raised three sons, and in 2003 purchased a regional 100 year plus family operated independent insurance agency – the Murray and Edwards Insurance Agency. Flanigan-Leavitt Insurance Agency has offices in Quincy, Susanville and Reno, NV. He is fond of making woodworking projects with his sons, and loves living in Plumas County. Mike co-chairs the Quincy Firewise Committee. As a PCFSC board member, Mike hopes to share his knowledge of business, particularly his experience in risk management as it relates to the goals and objectives of the Council.