Michael Switzer began his career in Biloxi, Mississippi in 1986, worked for four contract operations companies, EOS, OMI, PSG,  OPTECH and ECO Resources where he held Class A wastewater certifications in Mississippi, Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, Class B in Texas and Class A Water in Louisiana and Class D Water in Mississippi . Mike worked for Florida Water Services as Project Manager at Marco Island and Water Quality Specialist, which involves water and wastewater plants troubleshooting and training until the company was sold in 2004.

 Mike was involved with Florida Water & Pollution Control Operators' Association as Vice-chairman and Chairman of Region 8 and  East Vice Chairman of Region 9. Mike is currently the Governor of the Mississippi Water and Pollution Control Operators' Association, District 6 on the Mississippi Gulf Coast.

Mike is living in Gulfport, Mississippi and is curently the Water Well Operator for ECO Resources

He is on the Mississippi State University Extension Service "Peer Review Committee of  Small Water System Committee".

Mike has been involved in training of water and wastewater operators for the past 18 years.

He was awarded the “Leroy Scott” award by FWEA in 2001. This is an award given for Florida wastewater operator of the year.

Mike holds an Associate Degree in Environmental Science.