Member profile: Mike Selig

June 17, 2022

'It's hard to remember when I ever did anything else.'

Name: Mike Selig, CCIM


Occupation/company: Realtor-emeritus, Mike Selig and Assoc. Inc.


A few things you like about that work: I’ve been a realtor, developer, investor for 48 years. It’s hard to remember when I ever did anything else. I love solving problems for people and creating additional value resulting in happy clients. Every day is different: different assignments, different clients, different needs and different challenges. No two transactions are exactly the same, but you learn a little something new from each one that will benefit the next buyer/seller.


I served in many capacities with the Space Coast Association of Realtors (President in 1982, Board of Directors for some 20 years and Realtor of the Year in 1980 and 1983, to name a few). I also served as the Florida Association of Realtors District 2 Vice President in 1983 and National Association of Realtors Director in 1984-1985-1986.

I was on the Brevard County Planning and Zoning Board/LPA for 10 years and the Merritt Island Redevelopment Agency for four. I’m a Past President of the Brevard Chapter of the American Cancer Society and a Past President of the Salvation Army Advisory Board (1994-1996).


When you joined Rotary: Joined the Cocoa Rotary Club in 1982 but became the Founding President of the Rockledge Rotary Club in 1993.


Why you joined Rotary: Like most, I guess, to give back to those in our community. If you’re active, it automatically expands to the district, region and international communities. I feel blessed to have been put in this place in the world at this point in time. I know what it’s like to be from a family with few resources and work my way to a better place. If I can show others how to better their lives in some way, than it gives me a feeling of accomplishment.


Where you’re from, originally: Glens Falls, NY, but I moved to Brevard County in May 1972.

 

Other places you’ve lived and worked: I was a U.S. Army officer and helicopter pilot from 1968-1971, so I moved several times from Fort Polk to Fort Wolters to Fort Rucker to Fort Bragg to Soc Trang and Dong Tam in Vietnam. Went back home for one year in April 1971 because I needed a reminder how miserable winter really was. My family has mostly moved on also, but I still have some great high school friends stuck there. Laughingly, I say I go back for high school reunions and funerals, but they have to die in the summer.


Your major influences in life: I’d have to say my high school coaches gave me the competitiveness and strong will to win but the Army turned a boy into a man. If you don’t pay attention to every detail, something bad is going to happen.


Things you do outside of work, interests, hobbies: In my early years, I loved to bowl and was lucky enough to be awarded rings for a 300 game and 800 series. I still play golf but not like I used to. I was lucky enough to get a hole-in-one some years back. I love to fish, especially fresh water, but don’t make the time like I once did. Would love to spend more time with family now because I probably spent too much time working when I was younger. It’s harder now, though, because they have their own lives, families, friends, etc., but I’ll do what I can.

 

Tell us a little about your philosophy of life: We all make mistakes. It’s important to find time to correct them! Always try to do the best you can do … and pray God will forgive you for the rest!

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