Mike Whiteside from Salvage Dawgs: wiki, bio, net worth, wife, kids?

Salvage Dawgs comes from an unlikely passion of Mike Whiteside and Robert Kulp to turn well-worn objects into things of beauty. The pair tour around landfill scouring for things that they can remodel and remake. In places were people see nothing but trash, the pair see cash and that’s how things have always been for the pair. Together, the pair own several architectural salvage operations including the Roanoke, and Virginia-based Black Dog Salvage. The pair adhere by the motto that nothing is too weird to salvage. The exploits of Mike and Rob are documented in the reality series Salvage Dawgs. The series which first aired on the 8th of November 2012 has wrapped up its 11th season until now.

Wiki/Bio Facts

Fact	Description
Full name	Michael Whiteside
Date of birth	Unknown
Place of birth	Unknown
Nationality	American
Ethnicity	White
Gender	Male
Sexuality	Straight
Marital status	Married
Spouse	Susie Farriss Whiteside
Children	Two sons: Tay Whiteside and Alex Whiteside
Mother	Irene Whiteside
Education	Unknown
Occupation	Reality TV star, co-owner of Black Dog Salvage and former Navy officer
Net worth	Estimated at $1 million as of 2024
Zodiac sign	Unknown
Role at Black Dog Salvage	Responsible for the management and procurement of inventory, and the design and fabrication of custom pieces
Co-star and business partner	Robert Kulp
How they started Black Dog Salvage	After finding and selling a large vinyl sign from a building that was being demolished
Motto of Black Dog Salvage	There is nothing too big or too small to save or make money on
Website of Black Dog Salvage	www.blackdogsalvage.com
Show name	Salvage Dawgs
Show genre	Reality television
Show premise	Detailing the experiences of Mike Whiteside and Robert Kulp as they negotiate for bids on vintage architectural elements inside buildings that are planned to be demolished
Show network	DIY Network
Show debut	November 8, 2012
Show finale	January 30, 2020
Show seasons	11
Show episodes	143
Reason for show ending	The coronavirus outbreak and changes at DIY Network

Mike Whiteside Early Life

Mike’s early life is shrouded in mystery. While we do know that he was born in the United States, his exact date of birth or location is unknown. His mother Irene Whiteside made an appearance in the series in 2017 but details about his father are unknown. One to keep his cards close to his chest, Mike hasn’t revealed any details about his early life or education.

Professional Career

Even though Mike is best known as the owner of the Salvage Dawgs, that wasn’t always the case. After finishing college at 19, Mike enrolled in the navy. Serving his four years tenure at the Navy, Mike moved to Colorado in 1980. Fascinated by the ocean, Mike decided to work as a captain and held the position for 15 years. In his time, Mike had a coast guard issued a license for the post of a captain. It was only late in life that Mike decided to settle down and establish the Salvage Dawgs. 

Net Worth

Mike has enjoyed a diverse professional life. From his time as a navy man to captain and now a businessman, he has done it all. Before being picked up by the DIY network, Mike used to sell his spoils on eBay which would net him considerable sums. When the show got picked up in 2012, Mike stopped his eBay exploits. While the exact figure is not known, his net worth is estimated to be around USD 1 million.  

Married Life

It was only after Mike married Susie Farris that he decided to settle down instead of being all over the place. The pair met back in the day and quickly fell for each other. Susie who was born and raised Roanoke built custom made window cornices. The pair met in Roanoke and tied their wedding knot in the following years. In their years of marriage, the pair gave birth to two amazing children: Gracie Whiteside and Tay Whiteside.

Even though Mike is not the one to share details on his family, we do know that Gracie studies Arts at Virginia Commonwealth University. On the other hand, Tay appears on the TV show alongside his father. 

Physical Traits

Trait	Description
Height	About 6 feet or 1.8m
Weight	65-75 Kg or 143-165
Eye color	Brown
Hair color	Blonde
Facial hair	Beard and mustache
Skin tone	Fair
Body type	Muscular and fit
Tattoos	None visible
Piercings	None visible
Scars	None visible
Clothing style	Casual and comfortable
Accessories	Sunglasses, hat, gloves, tool belt