Mike Ball has a distinguished and honored career as a United States Air Force Reservist earning the rank of Colonel prior to his retirement after 32 years of service (12 active). During his time as an Air Force officer, he flew over two hundred combat missions.  He served as an Aircraft Maintenance Office at the Sacramento Air Logistics Center. He earned his Master of Science degree in Systems Management from the University of Southern California, CA. In addition to an honorable career in military service Mike also worked as a commercial industrial real estate agent and currently as a Personal Financial Advisor.

He is a LIFE Member of the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) and currently serving as Treasurer for the Contra Costa Chapter – MOAA. As well as Co-President of the Rotary Club of Walnut Creek- Sunrise and Treasurer of Empowered Aging. Mike enjoys combining traveling with sailing. He and his wife, Karen reside in Walnut Creek and have two adult sons: Christopher and Nathan.