Biography

Michael J. Costello, Jr., was born in Long Beach, California, February 20, 1950. In the church, he has served as minister and pastor and in denominational leadership as presiding bishop. In business and secular life, he has been a senior executive and CEO in free standing and multi-facility hospital and health care corporations. He is a private equity investor in real estate and small business ventures. He is a decorated Viet Nam veteran who served as a US Army combat medic and was awarded the silver star, air medal and purple heart. He is a frequent speaker at business, health care and religious meetings. He is semi-retired and lives in Long Beach and Palm Springs, California.