Michael serves as a Strategic Advisor to HBW Resources. Michael has spent the past 17 years working in and around politics and government in Pennsylvania and neighboring states. This experience prompted him to launch Grant Forbes, LLC, specializing in government relations and business development. Since launching Grant Forbes, LLC, he has used his extensive network and governmental knowledge to assist a broad array of clients, including AM LLC, Brownsville Area Revitalization Corporation, The Efficiency Network, Surtreat, Three + One Advisors, Shelly Lyons Communications, and Steel City Media.

During his career in politics, Michael served as the Finance Director for the successful re-election effort of United States Senator Bob Casey.  Additionally, he served as District Director for Congressman Jason Altmire and Finance Director for Dan Onorato’s gubernatorial campaign. His campaign work was recognized by PoliticsPA list as a Top Operative. He has worked on campaigns at every level from local races to statewide races; including successful campaigns for city council, state house, county judicial, Congressional, Senate, and Gubernatorial.

Additionally, he has served as Mid-Atlantic Executive Director for Consumer Energy Alliance since 2013. His expertise and insight on energy issues have garnered significant media coverage as his editorials have been picked up in many publications, including the Baltimore Sun, Harrisburg Patriot-News, Newark Star-Ledger, Philadelphia Inquirer, and Pittsburgh Tribune-Review.

He holds a B.A. from Dickinson College and a JD/MPIA from the University of Pittsburgh.