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As an inventor and innovator, Michael holds multiple U.S. patents in inductive heating,
energy-efficient fluid transport, and industrial insulation systems. His patents include: Inductive
Heater for Fluids (No. 10,560,984, issued 2020), Inductively Heated Tank Cars (No. 10,525,988,
issued 2020), Displacement Welding Chamber (No. 10,232,459, issued 2019), Magnetic Closures
for Pipe Insulation (No. 10,197,210, issued 2019), Frac and Storage Tank Exchanger (No. 9,920,605,
issued 2018), and Flow Balanced Frac Tank Farm (No. 9,915,127, issued 2018).
Michael has pioneered advanced industrial heating and transport solutions used in fluid transport
systems, developed the Sparky-1 Argon Welding Chamber, and invented a patent-pending Fully
Integrated Reinforced Modular SIP (FIRM) System designed to enhance modular construction
efficiency and affordability. His consulting work on Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs) and modular
housing has provided valuable guidance to developers, manufacturers, and municipal leaders on
scalable, energy-efficient building solutions.
Known for solving problems that others overlook, Michael has consulted on real estate
developments from concept to execution, secured manufacturing partnerships to bring patented
energy solutions to market, and led initiatives in modular construction and prefabrication to help
reduce building costs while improving scalability. As owner of Northstar Group, he brings this
wealth of experience and innovation to affordable housing initiatives.
Don Maxwell (DM)
A seasoned real estate professional with extensive experience in single-family housing markets,
community and economic development, and comprehensive mortgage and real estate practices.
His expertise spans risk management, REO property sales, loan origination, automated
underwriting, and closing and servicing processes.
Don's distinguished career includes over 12 years at the Federal National Mortgage Association
(Fannie Mae), where he served as Director of Marketing and Single Family Mortgage Business. In
this role, he developed and led sales and marketing efforts with underserved lenders, sponsoring
numerous national and regional conferences with trade groups. His leadership expanded
business opportunities for trusted advisors and lenders, resulting in approximately $4.5 billion in
loan production (around 27,000 loans).
Following his tenure at Fannie Mae, Don held executive positions at 24 Asset Management,
Executive Asset Management, and Asset Serve Management. Throughout these roles, he
focused on increasing minority lending practices by establishing multicultural lending divisions,
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