Michael Cardamone first came to Cleveland Ohio as a student at John Carroll University where he earned a B.A in Communication. After graduating from JCU, Michael worked for MBNA in their customer service department for 2 years. From there, he worked for an architectural firm in their sales department for 3 years. Realizing his dream of starting his own business, Michael opened Cardamone Marketing Group, an advertising and marketing agency.
In 2003, NBC came to Cleveland looking for participants for a new Reality Show. When the interview process was complete, Michael was chosen to be a cast member on "Average Joe 2: Hawaii." After the show ended, Michael returned to Cleveland, making several guest-hosting appearances on the WKYC-TV show "Studio 3." Michael went on to host "Good Company" and now "Live on Lakeside."
Born in Hermitage PA, Michael now calls Cleveland his home, living in Lake County with his wife, Rebecca, son, Anthony, and daughter, Giuliana. In his spare time, Michael enjoys playing the guitar, fishing, hunting and golfing!
You can send Michael an E-mail at mcardamone@wkyc.gannett.com.