Hello, and welcome to my web site.  My name is Mike Shaw and I am currently a senior at Arizona State University studying in the College of Letters and Sciences.  Along with being a senior in college I have also had the fortunate experience of working full-time during my four years in college as a manger in Anheuser-Busch’s marketing department here in Phoenix.

Originally, I am from Boston, Massachusetts.  Born into a family of four, I grew up in a very tight-nit neighborhood and as soon as I could walk I was passionate about sports.  I was an avid athlete, competing in as many as six different competitive sports each year until I reached high-school.  It was in my third year of Belmont High School when I was elected a tri-captain for the sports of Soccer, Hockey, and Baseball, an honor and accolade that I would have for the following year as well. 

After being named to the Boston Globe All-Scholastic Hockey team my senior year I decided to pursue this as my future.  I went on after graduation to play two years of semi-professional Junior A hockey in cities as close as my hometown to as far away as Vancouver.  The opportunity to travel and experience the country through hockey gave me the ability to truly become the person that I am today.  Being exposed to other people and cultures is the most exciting experience any young man can have.

I took my shot at hockey and went to college in New York to play on a scholarship.  After my third shoulder surgery (lots of fun!!!) I decided it was time to move on from the game I love and expand my learning journey.  That is when I came to Arizona and have been fortunate enough to pursue my goals and aspirations each and everyday since arriving.  While managing both school and a full-time job has been a sincere headache at times I would not change a minute of my experience over the past four years.  I have come to know and love the city of Phoenix and the state of Arizona, embracing each moment of my experience to the fullest.