Background
Martin, Michael John was born on March 9, 1962 in Reno.
Martin, Michael John was born on March 9, 1962 in Reno.
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Gonzaga University, Spokane, 1984. Master of Science in Physics, University Washington, Seattle, 1997. Master of Business Administration, University Washington, Seattle, 1997.
Founder, president Orion Environmental Inc., Seattle, 1984—1994. Senior science writer United Press International, Washington, 2001—2002. Chief research correspondent Newsfactor, Los Angeles, 2002—2006.
Senior writer, editor Helen Dwight Reid Educational Foundation, Washington, 2002—2007. Freelance writer; With United States Navy, 1984-1987.
Board directors arts and culture City of Federal Way, 1994—1996. Chairperson city finance City of Columbia, Missouri, 2002—2005. Board directors History Preservation Commission, 2004—2007, Weyerhauser Center, Seattle, 1991—1995.
Member of National Association Science Writers, National Press Club.
Married Alison Marie Tharp.