Viera Staff

Michael joined The Viera Company as Vice President of Land Development during March 2022. Michael oversees the Land Development Department and reports to The Viera Company’s President Todd Pokrywa.

Michael possesses over 30 years of progressive experience in the project engineering and land development field. He has an extensive background in the development, design, maintenance, operations, and management of public works infrastructure. His last position was with Flatiron Construction Corporation in Texas. Prior to that positon, Michael was Owner/President of M. Arnold & Associates, LLC in Kentucky and the Vice President of Development for Core Communities in Port St. Lucie, overseeing all development activities at the master-planned community of Tradition, Florida. Michael has three bachelor’s degrees: one in Civil Engineering from the University of Kentucky, one in Liberal Arts from Kentucky Wesleyan and another in Civil Engineering Technology from Western Kentucky University.

Michael is originally from Madisonville, Kentucky. Michael and his wife Deborah have two daughters: Makayla and Faith. In his free time, Michael enjoys playing golf, exercising, playing the guitar and spending time at the beach with his family.