Mike began his business career in 1982 as an agent with McGrew before graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Business from the University of Kansas in 1983. He received his broker’s license in 1986. Mike has the Certified Brokerage Manager (CRB) and the Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) and the Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS) designations as well as the Military Relocation Specialist (MRP) certification. He began managing the support staff in addition to selling in 1989. In 2006 Mike succeeded his father, John McGrew as CEO.
Mike has been very involved in all levels of the REALTOR® association, serving as President of the Kansas Association of REALTORS® in 1998 and as National Association of REALTORS® Treasurer from 2014-2016 and Region 9 Vice President in 2003. He has chaired NAR’s Risk Management, Legal Action, Finance, Reserve Investment Advisory Board and the Large Board Forum. Mike was the 2014 Chairman of the Lawrence Chamber of Commerce, and has been Vice Chairman of both the Governmental Affairs Committee and the Economic Development Committee. He has received the REALTOR of the Year and Distinguished Service Awards from both the Lawrence Board of REALTORS and the Kansas Association of REALTORS. He was awarded the Lynn Smith Distinguished Service Award from the Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center in 2010 and was its Chairman in 2005. Mike and Christine have two grown children, John and Nicole.
