Michael spent the last 40 years in public and private companies acquiring, managing, and growing U.S. and international media and technology businesses, including broadcasting, cable, and channel development, digital spectrum management, film and television production and distribution, music, and cinema.

In 1992, Michael founded Lambert Media Group after roles as president of Domestic Television at 20th Century Fox, executive vice president of HBO, and president of Viacom's domestic television division. Michael also has been an advisor, co-investor, and portfolio company board member for various private equity firms including, but not limited to, Apollo Capital, Boston Ventures, Clarity Partners, Falcon Investments, and TowerBrook Capital.

While earning his BS in photography at RIT, Michael served as GM of the radio station, WITR, and oversaw the station's transition from AM to FM frequencies. He lives in Los Angeles with his wife, Jackie.