Mike Flood joined the Seahawks on July 1, 1997. He helped spearhead the statewide campaign that resulted in the passage of Referendum 48 to build the new football/soccer stadium and exhibition center.

Mike Flood joined the Seahawks on July 1, 1997. He helped spearhead the statewide campaign that resulted in the passage of Referendum 48 to build the new football/soccer stadium and exhibition center. A Seattle native, Mike received a B.A. in Industrial Education from Washington State University and a Master's Degree in Education from the University of North Carolina. He owned and operated an agricultural flying service in Fort Scott, Kansas, and served as a pilot in the Coast Guard flying C130s, Dassault Falcon jets, and H60 Jayhawk helicopters. He also managed Search and Rescue Operations, Public Relations, Finance and Administration.  Mike retired as a Commander in 1996 after 20 years in the service. He has been awarded the Outstanding Service to Veterans from the Washington Department of Veterans Affairs, Person of the Year from the United Negro College Fund, "I Care About Kids" award from Mentoring Works Washington, and the Seahawks Humanitarian Award.