Empowering Individuals with Autism to Live Meaningful, Self-Directed Lives

In Memoriam

Former Member, CSAAC Board of Directors
October 27, 1953 – September 17, 2026

CSAAC remembers with deep gratitude Michael “Mike” Gugerty, a devoted board member, advocate, and cherished friend to our community.

A local attorney with a decades-long career in commercial real estate, business, and landlord-tenant law, Mike brought his thoughtfulness, integrity, and good humor to every room he entered. Those who knew him remember his warmth, his quiet wit, and his unwavering kindness.

Mike’s connection to CSAAC was deeply personal. As a parent of a young man supported by CSAAC, he was a true member of the CSAAC family, bringing a firsthand understanding of the hopes and experiences that shape the lives of individuals with autism and the families who love them. That connection shaped his lifelong commitment to advocacy, service, and community, a commitment he carried well beyond CSAAC, from volunteering as a ski patroller to serving with the American Red Cross, including a deployment to aid flood victims in Texas.

For years, Mike served on CSAAC’s Board of Directors, offering his experience, compassion, and steady presence to help guide our mission forward. He believed deeply in the dignity and potential of every individual CSAAC serves.