Michael Aavang | Bertram, TX | michael.aavang@gmail.com | 517-398-0010 

My professional journey began in the United States Marine Corps, where I enlisted in an IT role but stepped up to deploy as a machine gunner in Iraq, earning a Combat Action Ribbon amid intense operations. This foundation in high-stakes leadership and technical systems management—overseeing secure communications networks and training Marines in combat disciplines—instilled in me a disciplined approach to turning chaos into coordinated action, a theme that has defined my career ever since. 

Transitioning to civilian life, I pursued a BA in Politics from Hillsdale College, graduating Cum Laude with honors...