Meet Michael, our newest EBS team member who joins the team as an Account Manager.
All-time favourite TV Show? When it comes to TV shows, Michael finds it hard to pick just one favorite. But if he had to choose, Scrubs would be at the top of his list.
Are you an early bird or night owl? Michael is definitely a night owl.
What’s your standard pizza order or pizza topping? His go-to pizza orders are BBQ Chicken or Pepperoni. Yum!
Last music concert you attended? The last concert he attended was Golden Plains. Sounds like a blast!

Do you have a favourite quote or saying? Michael lives by the sayings “She’ll be right” and “Hakuna Matata.” Great mottos to live by!
Cats or dogs? He loves both cats and dogs. Growing up, he had a pair of Mini Foxies and a Ginger Cat. Currently, he has a few guppies swimming around at home.
Tea or coffee? And how do you have it? Michael enjoys his latte with one sugar. Perfect way to start the day!
What’s your summer beverage and winter beverage of choice? In the summer, he prefers a Hazy Pale Ale, while in winter, he enjoys a warm cup of Mulled Wine.
Runner or walker? Michael is a walker, not a runner. He also loves playing basketball.
Left or right handed? Interestingly, he is cross-dominant, meaning he can use both hands equally well.
What dish are you famous for cooking? Michael is famous for his birthday cakes and carbonara. Delicious!
What’s one strange fact about you? He has 8 siblings, but none of them share his love for vinyl records. Quite the collection!
What did you want to be when you were a kid? As a kid, Michael wanted to be an inventor or a mad scientist. How cool is that?
Do you have any nicknames? “Lordy.”
Sweet tooth or savoury tooth? Michael definitely has a sweet tooth.
Favourite condiment you can’t live without? He can’t live without tomato sauce. A classic choice!
Favourite place you’ve travelled to? His favorite travel destination is Europe, especially Ljubljana, Slovenia. Beautiful places!
Who do you admire? Michael admires Chris Fagan.
One place or destination on your wish list to visit? He dreams of visiting Norway to see the Aurora Borealis.
What advice would you give your 15 year-old self? Michael would tell his younger self not to stress the little things. Everything will work out, so just have fun along the way!
What values are most important to you? Integrity and respect are the values he holds dear.
What EBS values resonate with you the most? The EBS values that resonate most with him are ethics and community.
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Terri McKinnon is the Marketing Manager at EBS. With a focus on delivering communications that support the EBS community and reflecting the company’s core values. Her breadth of experience sees her building out the communications strategy, and being hands-on in the delivery of the website, collateral, success stories, social media, and managing our events and customer user groups.