Michael Wright attended the University of the Cumberlands where he attained a Master of Science in Justice Administration. He worked in diplomatic security for the U.S. Department of State and as a police officer in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. Michael has worked in investigations, protective details, community relations, instruction, and as a Spanish translator. He joined the LPD Family in 2021 as an officer and was promoted to the rank of lieutenant in 2024.