Michael J. Pope has worked for International Paper for 25 years in the IT department. He is also a certified speaker, coach and trainer with the John Maxwell Team. In 2017 he appeared live on the Dave Ramsey show and now serves as a Dave Ramsey Financial Peace Coordinator for his church. In 2016 he earned his DTM in Toastmasters and in 2019 he was recognized as District 40s' Toastmaster of the year. He earned a degree in Computer Science from NC A&T State University and he resides in Fairfield with his wife and 3 boys