Thursday, July 4, 2024

Michael Webster Background & History

 Michael Webster, a United States citizen, is a distinguished figure in various fields including investigative journalism, emergency management, business consultancy, and labor law. Known widely as Michael "Mick" Webster, his syndicated investigative reports are read globally, featuring in over 100 U.S. outlets and reaching at least 136 countries. He collaborates with global news agencies and media information services with more than 350 news affiliates.

Mr. Webster has served as a trustee on trade union funds and is a seasoned business investor and consultant. His roles have spanned from being an author, lecturer, educator, emergency manager, counter-terrorist specialist, and war on drugs and terrorism expert to a newspaper publisher and radio newscaster. His expertise also covers labor law, acting as a Teamster Union business agent, union contract negotiator, and workers' compensation appeals board hearing representative.

Notably, Mr. Webster was the former Director of Federated Employers of Nevada and is America's leading authority on venture equity/debt funding. He has authored "Venture Capital" and four other bestsellers, guiding top executives, investors, and entrepreneurs in securing and preserving capital. A pioneer in advocating for Indian Casinos, he aimed to improve the living conditions of American Indians, beginning with the Mescalero Apache's "Inn of the Mountain Gods" in New Mexico.

Mr. Webster's career spans over three decades, including serving on boards of several renowned organizations and associations. His publications include online newspapers like the Laguna Journal, Small Business Journal, Indian Gaming Journal, and El Paso Journal. He also provides investigative reports for various media platforms.

In emergency services, Mr. Webster is recognized as the founder of “Paramedic’s On Call” and a pioneer in emergency medical services, earning the title of the Father of Emergency Care. He has appeared on TV, radio, and at financial and terrorism conferences worldwide. His instructional work includes FEMA's Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) courses and emergency planning for governments and corporations globally.

Mr. Webster's notable business dealings have included interactions with billionaires like Aristotle Onassis, Howard Hughes, and J. Paul Getty, as well as influential political figures and entrepreneurs. He has founded WIB Financial Group and other ventures, inviting participation from prominent investors like Bill Gates and Warren Buffet.

A multifaceted professional, Mr. Webster has roles as a venture equity/debt funder, business consultant, investigative reporter, and emergency management specialist. His ventures extend to holistic nutrition and amateur anthropology. His entrepreneurial spirit began at age six in El Paso, Texas, and he has been involved in various businesses since.

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