Michael Fourte

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Michael Fourte grew up in both Michigan and Minnesota before receiving a nomination from the late Senator Paul Wellstone (D-Mn) to attend the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis, Maryland. While in attendance he co-authored mathematics software packages and an article published in the Journal of Recreational Mathematics. In 1996, Midshipman Fourte was invited to do mathematical research at the Naval Air Warfare Center in Willow Grove, Pennsylvania. His extra-curricular activities included NCAA Division I cross-country and track. In 1998, he graduated from the Naval Academy and received a commission as an Ensign in the United States Navy from President William Jefferson Clinton. After attending Surface Warfare School in Newport, RI, Ensign Fourte reported aboard the USS Hue City as the Information Systems Officer and finished as the Tomahawk Strike Officer. In October of 2000 after the USS Cole attack, Lieutenant Junior Grade Fourte accepted orders as the Tomahawk Strike Officer for Commander, Destroyer Squadron 50 in the Arabian Gulf where he planned and executed cruise missile strikes in support of Operation Enduring Freedom In December of 2002, Lt.(jg) Fourte reported to Navy Reserve Officer Training Corps, State University of New York Maritime College and Fordham University where he taught Naval Orientation and Naval History. During this tour he also earned his Juris Doctorate from Fordham University School of Law. In February of 2004 Lt. Fourte transitioned to the Navy Reserves to complete law school and obtain his real estate broker’s and instructor’s licenses. He has taught real estate and title insurance law at various colleges and schools throughout New Jersey. In 2007, after being admitted as an attorney in New York, New Jersey and the Armed Forces Court of Appeals, Lt. Cmdr. Fourte accepted a voluntary recall to Naval Operational Support Center New York where he served as Manpower, Executive and Commanding Officer. From 2012 to 2016, Cmdr. Fourte served as the Navy City Outreach Officer for the Northeastern United States where he engages civic, community and government leaders to help encourage student interest in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math to fulfill the United States Navy’s National Naval Responsibility to help train tomorrow’s leaders. From 2018 to 2019 he served as the Director of Current Operations for Combined Joint Task Force Horn or Africa (CJTF-HOA) where he led a team composed of Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine and Civilian personnel. For his efforts in ensuring operations throughout Eastern Africa, Commander Fourte was awarded the Defense Meritorious Service Medal on behalf of the Secretary of Defense in August 2019. Michael Fourte is the Broker of Record for Fourte International, LLC doing business as Fourte International Real Estate (FIRE). FIRE provides brokerage, property management and legal services to property owners in New York and New Jersey as well as International clients.

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