I was born and raised in downtown New York City. In 1980 I earned an associate’s degree in electro-mechanical engineering technology from New York Technical College. However, due to my diverse interests, I accumulated double the credits necessary to graduate. Unable to successfully find technically oriented employment, I accepted a position on Wall Street and then worked 10 years in international securities clearing with various brokerage firms and banks.

In 1990 I moved to the Tampa Bay area and took a position with an employment screening company. Two years later, I started my own

business in that industry with a couple of partners. After applying much time and effort, we thankfully found success. My hobbies and interest include carpentry, painting, sculpture, scuba diving, camping & hiking, gardening, puzzles & games, various sports, theatre and traveling. Photography is my latest endeavor and I’ve been seriously involved with it since 2002. I’m happiest when I’m being creative and always have numerous projects in various stages of completion.”

---Michael Keniston, 2004---