About Me
MICHAEL GIARD
All About MICHAEL GIARD
Michael is a multifaceted individual, with a wealth of diverse experiences and passions to his name. With a strong background as a self-taught engineer, he has honed his skills and expertise through years of dedication and hard work. As a long time basketball coach he has learned how to mentor and lead throughout all stages of life, a skill that has served him well in mentoring his teams both professionally and personally.
But Michael's impact extends beyond the technical realm - as a father of five and devoted husband of 18 years, he understands the value of family and community like no other. Growing up as the youngest of five siblings and graduating highschool in Frankfurt Germany, Michael knows the importance of fostering strong bonds with those around him. As a foster parent to additional children, he also recognizes the power of building and nurturing a supportive community.
With his natural drive to learn and innovate, Michael is a true leader, always seeking new ways to not only improve himself, but also enrich the lives of those around him. His passion and dedication to both his personal and professional endeavors make him a truly valuable asset in any team or community.
During his personal time Michael spends time with his family and focuses on being present in their lives. He has also enjoyed coaching all 5 of his children in Basketball for a combined 30+ seasons and volunteering in his community. Michael has been a member of the Board of Directors for the Molalla River Academy as well as Molalla Youth Sports for a combined 10 years!
Currently Michael is looking forward to the next stage of his career and is ready to embrace new challenges as they come!