I have known Mike Ledbetter since we were about 10 years old. We played sports in various leagues together and /or against each other. We eventually became teammates and friends in high school playing for our high school football team. Having known Mike for the better part of my life I feel he is a worthy candidate at any career he chooses. Mike actually did my first home loan for me as a mortgage broker. Having had many conversations and discussions on business with Mike I find him to be very knowledgeable about his field and the business world as a whole. When I have questions regarding finance related issues Mike is one of the first persons I turn to. He has an incredible knack for explaining complicated economic fundamentals of the business world to the average person.