Mike Pilkington is a lifelong Central Texan, businessman, and public servant with a passion for giving back to both people and animals. As a member of the Board of Directors for Lend-A-Heart Rescue, he is committed to supporting the organization's mission of improving lives through compassion, service, and community involvement.

Michael brings decades of leadership and management experience to the board. As the owner of Bell Contractors, Inc., he has built a career focused on integrity, teamwork, and serving Central Texas. He also serves his community through public service, believing that strong communities are built by neighbors who care for one another.

An avid outdoorsman, Michael enjoys hunting, fishing, and spending time with family. He believes that animals have a unique ability to bring comfort, purpose, and hope to people facing life's challenges, making Lend-A-Heart Rescue's mission especially meaningful to him.

As a board member, Michael is dedicated to helping expand the organization's impact, ensuring that more veterans experience the therapeutic bond between humans and horses while more abandoned and shelter animals receive the food and care they deserve.