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Michael was born and raised in Switzerland.  After completing a commercial apprenticeship with the Swiss Federal Railway and his compulsory military training, he immigrated to Canada. There he attended McMaster University and became a Chartered Accountant. He held several positions in the field of finance and general management before choosing auditing as his profession of choice.
His last position was senior auditor for a Swiss multinational company, located in Zurich, with 136 locations around the world. He was transferred to Pittsburgh in 1990 to Contraves, Inc., located in RIDC Park. His assignment was to expose fraudulent accounting practices which resulted in the termination of the complete executive team. Michael retired from active employment in 1995. Since his retirement Michael has served in the positions of treasurer and custodian at Parkwood. He currently serves as financial secretary and custodian.

Michael is married to Dr. Fritzie Meier, PhD, who is retired from teaching secondary education at Slippery Rock University. Michael and Fritzie have been members of Parkwood since Spring 1991.  

Getting to know Michael... 

1. What is your all-time favorite movie? Gone with the Wind
2. If someone borrowed your car what would they hear when they turned on the radio? It is set on CD, Puccini: Arias
3. What is your ideal meal? Smoked salmon with onions and capers served on toast, Hearts of Palm Salad, a Steak Dianne rare, a glass of good Burgundy or Bordeaux, Champagne Sabayon, and a good glass of Port.
4. What is your favorite verse of scripture? Why? Romans 14:8. It was the verse given to me on my confirmation document on Good Friday, 1951 and I have had it in my memory ever since.
5. If you could have dinner with one Biblical figure (besides Jesus) who would it be and why? Noah. He must have been an excellent engineer to build the arc, and an outstanding sailor to survive the flood.
6. Favorite sport? Favorite sports team?  Football. Steelers!
7. Who would play you in a movie about your life? Alan Alda
8. Website most frequented? www.epicurious.com
9. What is the last book you read? "The Fall of the House of Bush" by Craig Unger
10. Favorite vacation destination? Nusa Dua Beach Hotel & Spa, Bali