Michael has over 35 years of experience in the Human Resources field, with extensive experience in Union relations and systems management. A majority of his career was spent with Kaiser Permanente, where Michael served in several roles including Assistant Director of Human Resources, Director of Labor Relations, and Manager of Physician Human Resources.
In this work, Michael negotiated over 25 collective agreements with 13 Unions, all accomplished with no work stoppages. He also directed the conversion of several legacy systems into one providing paperless processes for recruitment, credentialing, payroll, benefits and retirement for Kaiser Permanente’s physicians. Michael’s expertise allowed him to be appointed as Secretary to the Physician Retirement Committee, and provide counsel to the physician’s Board of Directors for all human resources matters.
Michael joined 211 LA’s Board of Directors as a member of the Human Resources Committee. He helped lead the recruiting and hiring process for 211 LA’s current executive team, and has continued his commitment to 211 LA, including serving two terms as President, in order to support the caring staff who provide vital health and human services assistance to the residents of LA County.