Mike Fortune

Mike’s passion for architecture began as a teenager working at a design-build firm. He earned a degree in Construction Technology & Management from the University of Maryland. After gaining experience managing commercial projects at The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company, Mike founded his own residential design-build firm in 2003. In 2026, he launched Evergreen Design, focusing on architectural design and collaborating with clients from concept to completion while ensuring code compliance and facilitating approvals.

I’ve loved architectural design for as long as I can remember—I was sketching houses before I even knew what a floor plan was. I grew up working in construction, learning how homes come together from the ground up, which shaped how I approach design today. I later earned my degree in business management, giving me the structure and strategy to run projects smoothly. When I’m not working, I like to spend time outdoors hiking, skiing, and camping.