Michael brings passion, energy, integrity and a commitment to excellence to every listing and sales opportunity. His sales and marketing skills have been honed by his experience in business, academics and the fine arts. As Sales and Marketing Executive for his family’s Minnesota based hospitality development and management company, Graves Hospitality Corporation, he was responsible for building strong and lasting corporate relationships with major clients along the Eastern Seaboard. During Michael’s tenure with Graves Hospitality Corporation, the company received top accolades ranging from Travel+Leisure’s World’s Best Hotels, ESNY Lumen Award, Gold Reserve of Top Hotels by Condé Nast Traveler, three Gold Key awards from Interior Design and Hospitality Design, Platinum Status with Marriott Hotels, President’s Circle with
Carlson Hospitality, and many other esteemed recognitions.

Among many of Michael’s talents and interests, he is an accomplished classical guitarist and composer of film and concert music. Michael’s music has been heard around the world, highlights have included world premier performances at the Ebisu Museum Concert Hall, city center Tokyo and Carnegie Hall, New York. His music has been performed and recorded by Russian virtuoso pianist Alexandre Moutouzkine and by members of the Metropolitan Opera. Michael graduated with Highest Honors from New York University where he received a B.M. and Masters degrees in Composition & Theory and Scoring for Film & Multimedia. He is the laureate of several distinguished awards including the American Music Center’s CAP award, New York University’s Honor Scholar Award and Founder’s Day Award.

Michael’s love for New York and its arts, culture and architecture overflows with enthusiasm.