Supporting Education
Michael served as a member of the SMU Central University Library Board for two consecutive terms under the leadership of SMU Central University Librarian Ms. Maurine Dianne Pastine and at the request of Dr. Kenneth Pye, former SMU President. A major initiative championed by the board was the establishment of the Archives of Women of the Southwest, one of the special collections of the DeGolyer Library. Michael served this mission with honor and pride.
Service to Others
Giving back is at the core of Michael Dwinnell's efforts. His current work includes supporting the development of energy infrastructure in traditionally underserved communities across the Southwest United States and internationally, helping bring sustainable energy access to those who need it most.
ACEing Autism
Michael is a tennis enthusiast whose dedication to the sport began during his undergraduate years at Washburn University and The University of Oklahoma. He is an active and committed contributor to the ACEing Autism tennis program in North Texas, generously donating his time and resources to tennis events for children with Autism. Michael also continues to coach high school and collegiate tennis players with exceptional enthusiasm.
Supporting Forward-Thinking Businesses
Mr. Dwinnell has been a proponent of an ambitious movement aimed at providing access to healthy produce in urban areas. As a vocal and early supporter of Cubic Farm Systems, he champions their work in manufacturing and assembling automated growing machines used for producing fresh produce, nutritious livestock feed, and propagating plants with high efficiency.