Michael Dutra is originally from Providence, Rhode Island. He moved to upstate New York in the summer of
1994 and attended Averill Park High School. Upon graduation in 1997, Michael decided to pursue a Bachelor’s Degree at
the University of Albany. In his junior year he decided to put college on hold to enlist in the United States Marine
Corps.
In the Marines Michael served as a Nuclear, Biological, Chemical Defense Specialist with 2nd, 3rd, and 4th
Marine Divisions. In 2005 he returned to college attending Rhode Island College to complete his Bachelor’s with a major
in Psychology graduating with honors in 2006. While in college Michael met his future wife Amanda and married her a year later.
They now reside in Providence with their son, Phoenix. Michael continues to serve his country as a member of the RI Army National
Guard and he received his commission as a 2nd Lieutenant this August.
He began his
professional career with his father at Franchise Business Brokers Inc. until moving on to become a Mortgage Advisor in
2006. Michael learned quickly working hard to give his clients the greatest opportunities for success in their Real Estate
endeavors. This year he was welcomed to the Province Mortgage Associates team; the best of the best in the business.
He recognized the higher level of professionalism and service that Province Mortgage Associates maintained and then
realized that by becoming part of this team he could better serve his clients. Michael is thankful to be surrounded by so
many incredibly talented and supportive people.
Michael is excited about his future as a Mortgage Advisor with Province. His career is one where
he can support his family by helping others purchase the home of their dreams, or refinance to accomplish new financial milestones. Michael
always works with the goal of advising his clients on building financial freedom through Real Estate. Michael believes
that the greatest part of his work is that he can be himself: a normal guy with the talent and skill that allows him to help
others while creating life long relationships.