Michael Hurlbut '98

Michael Hurlbut is a De La Salle graduate from the class of 1998. After a brief stint working as a marketing representative for Reebok, Mike has spent the last 18 years working for the Pleasant Hill Police Department and currently serves his community as a Patrol Sergeant. 

Recently, Mike and his wife Raquel started a non-profit called Beyond the Label, which focuses on supporting autistic and other special needs individuals and their families by raising awareness through events and outreach, caring connections within our community, assisting with advocacy, and helping to build a more inclusive community. Two of Mike and Raquel’s children have been diagnosed with autism and they want our community to be one where all children and others with disabilities feel safe, accepted and valued.

We recently caught up with Mike to learn more about what he has been doing since he attended De La Salle, and to find out what makes him tick. 

LIFE AFTER DE LA SALLE

Where did you go to college?
Graduated from Pepperdine University in 2002. Worked briefly as a marketing rep for Reebok before transitioning to law enforcement.

Where do you currently work?
I am currently a patrol sergeant for Pleasant Hill Police Department. I have been in law enforcement for almost 18 years.

What do you most enjoy about your work?
Helping people and keeping our community safe.

What is one thing you are most proud of?
I’m proud of the work our family is doing to help others. Service, kindness to others, and inclusion are important to Raquel and me to exemplify them to our children.

THE DE LA SALLE EXPERIENCE

If you could have dinner with any DLS teacher or administrator (past or present), who would it be and why?
So many great teachers and mentors. Scott Hirsch is my #1, Kathleen Dennehy, Mike Otterstedt, Brother Robert, Steve Guthrie…. I’d need a big table.

What is your fondest memory while at De La Salle?
Playing sports was awesome, but the brotherhood and camaraderie are unparalleled.

What do you know now that you wish you knew during your time at De La Salle?
What I wanted to do in life.

What was something you absolutely loved being a part of at De La Salle?
Community!

How would your fellow Spartans have described you when you attended De La Salle?
Hopefully, kind and supportive.

What was one life lesson that De La Salle taught you?
Effort sets you apart in life. You may think you’re at your best, but we can always improve or learn something new.

JUST FOR FUN

If you had one year and unlimited funds, what would you do?
I’d want to travel with my family because I’d like to see more of the world.

What's on your bucket list?
Road trip the US. Seems like a cool trip with the family.

If you could only listen to one song for the rest of your life, what would it be?
Tough one. Need something to sing and play along with so I’ll go with Kings of Leon’s “Revelry”.

What was the last gift you gave someone?
The last GOOD gift I gave was tickets to a Warriors game to my wife. I’m historically a terrible gift giver.