Michael is a subject matter expert in human resource management and has worked on developing systems to help leadership recognize, mitigate and better support struggling team members to reduce suicides. Michael has published numerous op-eds, national media segments and podcasts addressing the risk of suicide in the veteran population, and on how colleagues can better identify early warning signs for a struggling person. He serves PAX Group clients through his expertise in supporting physical and personal security, leadership and organizational wellness and individual resilience.

Today, Michael is the Vice President for Insider Threat and Suicide Prevention at ClearForce, a Virgina based technology company. He also serves on the Intelligence & National Security Alliance, Insider Risk subcommittee and National Security policy working group. He is the consulting chair for Advanced Technology Academic Research Center Insider Threat working group and a member of Association of Threat Assessment Professionals. Michael is on the board for Northern Nevada Veteran Alliance which is focused on supporting veterans and their families.

Michael started his career with the San Mateo County Sheriff’s department search and rescue team, supporting the San Francisco Bay area before joining the United States Marine Corps. Retiring as a Colonel after 30 years of active service, he has more than 4,000 hours of mishap free flight time in rotary and fixed wing aircraft. Col Hudson commanded a Helicopter Squadron and a Marine Expeditionary Unit in support of combat and contingency operation. Both commands received unit awards for excellence and safety. He has an extensive background in operations, intelligence/counterintelligence, counterterrorism, and national security strategy.

He holds a bachelor’s degree from San Jose State University in Aeronautics, a master’s degree from Troy State University in Management and a master’s degree from the Naval War College in National Security and Strategic Studies.