Meet Michael
Peachtree City means the world to Michael and his family. His parents and sister escaped communist Czechoslovakia for freedom and a better life. They ended up settling here – in a city that gifted them with a dream better than they ever imagined.
He grew up in Glenloch Village, where he attended schools from Huddleston Elementary through McIntosh High School. Some of his earliest memories include playing pickup soccer at Glenloch fields, riding his bike through Peachtree City’s path system, fishing at Huddleston Pond, and working all through high school at Partners II Pizza.
Today, Michael is the Director of Health Policy at Piedmont Healthcare, helping expand graduate medical education opportunities in Georgia. Before that, he spent a decade in public service, working as a budget writer for the Georgia House of Representatives, closely collaborating with legislators to draft spending plans and study the efficacy of government programs. He then held senior leadership positions under the Kemp administration, where he oversaw constituent services and tackled issues such as mental health and the opioid crisis.
When he’s not working or volunteering on the city’s Recreation Advisory Board, you’ll find Michael and his family riding the golf cart paths, exploring local playgrounds, attending various city events, or cheering on Atlanta United. He’s a proud McIntosh soccer alumnus, former college player, and fluent Czech speaker – a nod to his family’s heritage.
Earlier this year, and out of a selection of 47,000 alumni, Michael was named to Kennesaw State University’s inaugural 40 Owls Under 40 class – a distinguished award for those making bold strides in their professions and their communities since graduation.
Michael met his wife Erin, a dietitian and small business owner, ten years ago. They’ve been married since 2019 and are raising their two young children, Norah and Luca, back in the hometown that shaped him.
For Michael, Peachtree City not only shaped him into the family man he is today, but also into the American he gets to be. It’s where his parents built a better life, where lifelong friendships and memories were formed, and where he is proud to raise the next generation.