Michael R. Menard was born and raised in Lewiston, Maine, and is a proud Summa Cum Laude graduate in Criminal Justice from Kaplan University. Now based in Ohio, Michael holds a leadership role at Coke Consolidated. With a passion for storytelling, travel, and faith, he balances his time as a part-time preacher and entrepreneur, crafting unique tufted rugs. He has traveled across 40 states and even spent time in Guam and the Philippines, always carrying the heart of Maine with him.