Michael graduated from the Syracuse University School of Architecture in 2009. He currently resides in Pittsfield, Massachusetts where he was born and raised. He has had several work experiences in the design field, including FXFowle of New York City and Dubia and several local small Berkshire County Firms.

He has operated his own graphic design business that provides clients with web design, graphic design, drafting, 3D rendering, and advertisements. He also donates much of his time to local causes and organizations. He currently sits as the Vice Chairman of Pittsfield's Artscape Committe; an organization tasked with providing outdoor art to Pittsfield's large downtown area.

In addition, he has served as a local talk radio host for both WBRK and WTBR and fills in when someone is needed.

He has always been an avid photographer through his training as an architect and career in the design industry. Much of his inspiration comes from his ability to visualize occupliable space and represent the intention and meaning of a given theme, idea, or perspective.

In his spare time, he enjoys flying airplanes and playing his saxophone with local bands.

Captain Christopher Clapper - Pilot

Chirs currently works at Lyon Aviation out of Pittsfield Municipal Airport. He is a captain on the Gulfstream G4 and was and is considered one of the youngest in the world when he achieved the rank at 24 years of age. He studied aviation at FIT in Florida and has been flying before he recieved his drivers license.

In his free time, Chris enjoys piloting small planes, driving BMW's, and listening to Jimmy Buffett.