Michael Schmidt

First and foremost, Michael is a Husband, Dad and Granddad (Papa). Read more about family here.

A 4th generation Eastern Washington rancher and committed family man, Michael believes that we have an obligation to leave our communities and lands better than we found them.

EDUCATION

Gonzaga Prep graduated 1980, All-City 2nd Team Linebacker for the Bullpups (Go Pups!).

Washington State University, (Go Cougs!) graduated 1985 with a Degree in Animal Science, a member of the Livestock Judging Team as he raised three baby boys and helped manage his father’ ranch.

PROFESSIONAL


AS Chanel Ranch foreman and managing partner, forester, hunting guide and commercial salmon fisher out of Bristol Bay, Alaska.

Owner/Trail Boss Schmidt Cattle Company. Running thousands of cattle.

Owner/operator Northwest Ranch Properties specializing in the sale and preservation of generational ranch and farm properties, first time home sales, and developing and conserving rustic range and mountain lands.

Schmidt Cattle Co. Events “Wedding Sheriff”

COMMUNITY

Former Volunteer Firefighter District 4.

Parochial League youth sports coach: football, basketball, baseball, and softball.

Volunteer Gonzaga Prep football coach.

Youth mentor volunteer, and auction chair for St. Thomas More Auction. Gonzaga Prep’s Parent’s Advisory Board.

Spokane Polo Club President, specializing in converting rescue race horses to polo horses.

Free Rein Charity sponsor.

Honor Flight Volunteer.

Cowboy, hunter, mentor, father and best friend to his boys.