Michael Mick Webster Profile

 Michael (Mick) Webster

Michael (Mick) Webster is a distinguished professional with a multifaceted career that spans journalism, business consultancy, emergency management, and safety. He is the publisher of the "Laguna Journal," the oldest online newspaper, with syndicated investigative reports read worldwide in over 100 U.S. outlets and 136 countries and territories. His work is in association with global news agencies and media information services, featuring over 350 news affiliates in 136 countries.

As a trustee on trade union funds, Mr. Webster has served as a business investor and consultant. He is a noted author, lecturer, educator, emergency manager, counter-terrorist specialist, and war on drugs and terrorism expert. Additionally, he has held roles as a newspaper publisher, radio newscaster, labor law generalist, Teamster union business agent, general organizer, union rank and file member grievances representative, NLRB union representative, union contract negotiator, and workers' compensation appeals board hearing representative. 

Mr. Webster led Federated of Nevada, the largest employer organization in the state, as its director. He guided management in meeting all compliance standards though representing casinos and hotels throughout the state of Nevada. 

Mr. Webster has published several online newspapers, including the Laguna Journal, Small Business Journal, Prospectors Journal, Indian Gaming Journal, and El Paso Journal.

 He is recognized as America's leading authority on venture equity/debt funding and venture capital, having authored several bestsellers on the subject. His expertise has helped top executives, average investors, and entrepreneurs secure capital for start-up and expansion projects and maintain and preserve that capital.

Notable Achievements and Roles

1. Safety Consultant: Mr. Webster has worked on significant projects such as the $103 million California, California high-speed rail Authority along with $3 billion LA County Metropolitan Transit Authority Purple Line – West Side Extension and the $2.7 billion LAX People Mover project. He has served as an emergency manager for FEMA, receiving confidential inquiries from various government officials, general contractors, subcontractors, builders, corporate staff members, and business owners.
2. Indian Casino Advocacy: An early advocate for developing Indian casinos to improve living conditions on reservations, he played a pivotal role in the Mescalero Apache "Inn of the Mountain Gods" in New Mexico, where he served as head of safety.
3. Author and Educator: Mr. Webster is the author of "Venture Capital" and four other bestsellers. His other works include "The Christian Covenant," "The Red Road," "The Lemon Fast," and "The United States Civil Defense Emergency Training Manual." He has collaborated on a comprehensive Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) course, providing extensive training materials and presentations.
4. Pioneering Emergency Services: Founder of "Paramedics On Call" in the 1960s and 70s, he was instrumental in establishing one of the nation's earliest emergency paramedic services. He also ensured doctors were present in hospital emergency rooms in El Paso for the first time.
5. Business Dealmaker: Known as the Jack London of finance, Mr. Webster has been involved with notable financiers, professionals, and entrepreneurs such as Aristotle Onassis, Howard Hughes, J. Paul Getty, and H.L. Hunt. He has also collaborated with billionaires Bill Gates, Warren Buffet, Richard Branson, and Donald Trump through his WIB Financial Group.
6. Union Leadership: An official with the Teamsters Union in California, Texas, and Alaska, Mr. Webster has served in various capacities, including venture equity/debt funder, business consultant, author, journalist, investigative reporter, counter-terrorist specialist, emergency management specialist, safety specialist, EMT, wildland firefighter, adventurer, explorer, holistic nutritionist, and amateur anthropologist.

Personal Life

Mr. Webster has been active in church and civic organizations. He is married to Peggy Webster (formerly Peggy Rae McDonald) and is the proud father of Michael Vincent II, Heather Rae, Renee Marie, Ronda Ruth Webster, Vincent, Vance, and Riza Christy.

Recent Endeavors

Mr. Webster's current focus is on venture equity/debt investing, business and safety consulting. He assists clients in finding funding for start-ups and expansion projects, often retaining equity positions. He also provides bulletproof asset protection and remains dedicated to journalism as a syndicated investigative reporter. His interests include buying and selling businesses, workers' advocacy, labor relations, workers' compensation, safety, emergency management, preparedness, and anti-terrorism activities.

Legacy

Throughout his career, Mr. Webster has served as an administrative assistant to the president of the Alaska State Senate and executive director of the Alaska Independent Oil & Gas Association (AIOGA). He played a significant role in raising capital for the Alaska North Slope Oil Leases in 1968, leading to the development of one of the world's richest oil fields and the construction of the Alaska Oil Pipeline.

Mr. Webster continues to contribute to the fields of emergency management, safety, and business consultancy, advocating for environmental conservation and representing over 500 companies globally. His work ensures compliance with safety regulations and promotes safety awareness through training and litigation in workers' compensation court.