Michael Tatum is a Risk Consultant at Heritage Risk Management. He also serves as the Chairman of the Board of Directors for Heritage Risk Management. Upon graduation from Texas Tech University in 2006 with a degree in Economics, Michael Tatum joined Sanford & Tatum where he accepted the position of risk manager. Since that time, he has acquired his Certified Insurance Counselor and Certified Risk Manager designations. Not only has Michael obtained his Property and Casualty License, he is also licensed in Surplus Lines and Life & Health Insurance. In his pursuit of professional knowledge, Michael also attended the prestigious National Alliance’s Producer School when, upon completion, he accepted the position of Account Executive. Though Michael’s primary focus has been in the medical industry, including medical malpractice, he is well-versed in all aspects of business insurance.

​Michael served as President of the Independent Insurance Agents of Lubbock from 2012 to 2013. He is a graduate of Leadership Lubbock, and a Member of Young Professionals of Lubbock. Michael was a 2013 recipient of the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce Young Professional Twenty Under Forty Award. Michael is currently serving as Chair of the Insurance Division and is a member of the United Way Golf Tournament.