A 1985 graduate of Auburn University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Building Science, Mike has 30 years of General Contracting experience. His career began with top ENR firms Stolte, Inc. of Los Angeles, CA and Bencor Corporation of Chattanooga, TN, where he managed numerous hospital, healthcare, office, shopping center, grocery, and retail projects. In 1992 Mike founded Berry Construction Company, Inc. where he continues to manage the day to day operations. In addition to the construction business, Mike serves as Chairman of the Board of Directors for First Volunteer Bank, and sits on the Board of Directors of The Community Foundation of Greater Chattanooga, and the Chattanooga Metropolitan YMCA (Past Chairman).