Michael Dutra is originally from Providence, Rhode Island. He moved to upstate New York in the summer of 1994 and attended Averill Park High School. Upon graduating in 1997, Michael decided to pursue a Bachelor's Degree at the University of Albany. In his junior year he decided to put college on hold to enlist in the United States Marine Corps.
  
   In the Marines he served as a Nuclear, Biological, Chemical Defense Specialist with 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Marine Divisions. In 2005 he returned to college attending Rhode Island College to complete his Bachelor's with a major in Psychology graduating with honors in 2006. While in college he met his future wife Amanda and he married her a year later. They now reside in Barrington, RI with his son, Phoenix. They are going to be joined by another son named Isaiah who is due in December. He continues to serve his country as a member of the RI Army National Guard and he received his commission as a Lieutenant in August of 2007.

   Michael began his professional career at Franchise Business Brokers Inc. until moving on to become a Mortgage Advisor in 2006. He learned quickly working hard to give his clients the greatest opportunities for success in their Real Estate endeavors. In 2009, he was welcomed to the Shamrock Financial Corporation team; the best of the best in the business. Michael recognized the higher level of professionalism and service that Shamrock Financial Corporation maintained and then realized that by becoming part of this team he could better serve his clients. He is thankful to be surrounded by so many incredibly talented and supportive people.
  
    He is very happy in his position as a Senior Loan Officer with Shamrock. His career is one where he can support his family by helping others purchase the home of their dreams, or refinance to accomplish new financial milestones. Michael always works with the goal of advising his clients on building financial freedom through Real Estate. He believes that the greatest part of his work is that he can be himself: a normal guy with the talent and skill that allows him to help others while creating life-long relationships.