Named as one of Minnesota’s top state-licensed physical environment subject matter experts, he was responsible for creating the assisted living physical environment program and the MN Department of Health team that oversaw plan reviews, inspections, and surveys. Michael has been a licensed architect in Minnesota since 2013 and was the first-ever architect hired by the Minnesota Department of Health.

Since leaving MDH in late 2022, Michael formed his own consulting company, The Source Assisted Living Consultants.  The Source is the premier consulting company providing expertise for senior care.  In 2023, Bauer Design Build and The Source combined their experience to address the construction challenges facing the senior housing industry across the nation.

Michael is passionate about ensuring care providers successfully develop, maintain, and revitalize physical environments that enable health, safety, and well-being for those they serve.

Our goal with this value added offering is to provide support within our pre-construction approach by mitigating the struggles during MN Department of Health processes.