About Mike

Political and Activist Leadership

Collin County Democratic Party

  • County Chair June 2014 – present
  • Chair of Precinct 48 in northwest Richardson 2004 – 2014
  • Chair of Coordinated Campaign Committee 2010 – May 2012
  • Chair of Strategic Planning Committee 2007 – 2010
  • Chair of County Convention Resolutions Committee in 2004, 2008, and 2010

Texas Democratic County Chairs Association

  • Elected First Vice President June 2018
  • Represent the Association on the State Democratic Executive Committee

Sierra Club, Dallas Regional Group

  • Group Chair for three years
  • Chair of several committees
  • Outings leader

Professional Experience

Varied career in Information Technology – software engineer and consultant, both with major vendors and in own consulting practice
Over a dozen leadership positions in various technical standards committees in electronic commerce
President of Dallas/Fort Worth Electronic Commerce Forum 2004 – 2012
Awarded 2011 Edward A. Guilbert e-Business Professional Award from the Data Interchange Standards Association “recognizing significant career contributions in e-Business message development”

Education

  • Master of Science in Computer Science, University of Texas at Dallas
  • BA in Political Science, University of Oklahoma, Phi Beta Kappa

Personal

Married to Diana Rawlins, residents of Canyon Creek neighborhood in Richardson