Michael A. Polite is a member of the Board of Directors of the Energy Innovation Center Institute, Inc. Mike serves as Chairman and CEO, and majority owner, of Ralph A. Falbo, Inc., a developer of unique and innovative urban residential properties. Prior to joining Ralph Falbo, Mike was Director of Economic Development of the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh. Mike’s experience includes public and private housing and economic development, program management, minority and micro-business development, and community outreach. Mike serves as a board member of the YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh, the Allegheny County Finance and Development Commission and the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy Inc. Previously, Mike has served on the boards of Pittsburgh Gateways Corporation, Catholic Charities and Angel’s Place. Mike holds a Master of Science degree in public policy from Carnegie Mellon University and a Bachelor of Science degree, magna cum laude, from Niagara University.