When asked if he had any mentors throughout his professional journey: “I’ve had several mentors in the industry. Obviously, my grandfather, Dr. Pugliese, has been a mentor for many people in the industry. Some of those people include Christine Heathman, Mark Lees, Rebecca Gadberry... A lot of those people have helped to mentor me, as well, and helped to develop my individual career. But, absolutely, I would have to say my grandfather, Dr. Pugliese, has been an incredible mentor for me in the industry.” Michael Pugliese