Michael Rathbun has served as a member of the Rover Dramawerks Board since November 2007, but has been involved with various Rover productions since 2004. He has served as a member and officer of the Board of Frisco Community Theatre here in Texas, and on the Board of Management of Geelong Radio 3YYR in Australia. Passion for all things theatrical began in elementary school, and he has acted in productions of two professional companies in Australia.

His professional career has involved various technology systems since 1972 and has ranged from designing fuel injection control software for automobile engines to designing and leading technical support teams. He is currently managing Standards and Practices for an on-line advertising firm.