When Mike Fort was just 12 years old, his family made the move to Corbett from Rockwood. Prior to that, they had made the "big" move from Michigan when Mike was just two years old. Being the youngest of three kids, Mike says he was a bit rebellious as he grew up. His mom would drop him off for choir and youth group at church and he would walk in the front door, then walk right on out the back door! When attending Corbett High, Mike was an All-Star football player, playing in the Shriner Game as a linebacker. He dated and married his high school sweetheart, Michelle. She was also an athlete, going to State three times as a volleyball player. Growing up in Corbett, Mike says everyone was tight knit. All the kids and parents knew and cared about each other. Mike loves to be outdoors and working with his hands. He loves to hunt, fish and hike. After graduation, he pursued construction, working for Dick Wand and then Skyland Sheet Metal. In 1995, he teamed up with friend Matt Baker to start their own construction company. Currently Mike and wife Michelle live in a Corbett home that borders the home Mike grew up in. Together they have two children, Josie, 13 and Lane, 8. Community continues to be important to Mike, and he is actively involved. He helped with the construction of the Jeff Lucas Memorial Staium, helped with "Work Day" on the school grounds, coached his daughter's softball team, and is always nearby to help someone in need. Mike no longer sneaks out the back door of church, but says he and Michelle make it a priority for their family. Owning his own business, Mike says he appreciates how it allows him to be such a big part of his kid's lives as they are growing up. He says he also loves to travel with Michelle when he has the chance. His favorite spot so far? Either the Bahamas or the Cayman Islands.... for the sunshine!
