Meet Mike

Mike has been a resident in LaGrange for over 20 years. He grew up in Beekman where his parents still reside. Throughout his younger years, Michael spent most of his time In Lagrange. He played Town soccer and was a member of Cub Scouts Pack 82. As a boy scout in Troop 82 he completed his Eagle project at Freedom Park where his family spent a lot of time enjoying the outdoors. Mike graduated from Arlington High School and went to college at The Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park. After he graduated there was no question that LaGrange would be home for him.

Mike has owned and operate Simply Gourmet, a full-service Catering Company, since 2008. Simply Gourmet is currently based on Route 55 in LaGrange. Mike is committed to ensuring that his clients receive the highest quality local food and service that he can offer.  Since he founded his company, it has grown to 25 employees and he does business throughout the region.

Mike serves as the Assistant Majority Leader of the Dutchess County Legislature.  A position that he was elected to by his colleagues who have confidence is his leadership skills. Mike has supported five years of property tax cuts in Dutchess County and sponsored the elimination of sales tax on clothing purchases under $110, ensuring that money stays in the hands of hard-working taxpayers.