For anyone who knows Mike, positive and upbeat would be two words that would be used to describe him. He became involved in barrel racing by "helping a friend" at a local barrel race for charity, knowing essentially nothing about this sport. Meanwhile, 2 years later, Mike has grown to love and appreciate the sport and the competitors. He makes a point to meet as many of the barrel racers as he can. Even though Mike is not a barrel racer, he has brought something long needed to the industry: Excitement! Using his own brand of announcing, he can bring the audience from the edge of their seats to their feet in seconds, making the rider feel as though they have just made the ride of their life. Mike is thought of by many who have heard him to be the best announcer there is, with a heart as big as the state of Alabama and lungs to match!