Representative Mike Ball was elected to the Alabama House of Representatives in 2002.

He received degrees in Criminal Justice from Jefferson State Junior College and Political Science from Athens State University.

Mike served in the Marine Corps from 1973 to 1977 and was honorably discharged as a Sergeant. He was commissioned an Alabama State Trooper in 1978, serving eight years in the Highway Patrol Division.

In 1986, he became an Agent of the Major Crimes Unit of the Alabama of Investigation, also serving as a hostage negotiator. He retired from law enforcement upon his election to the legislature.

Mike also enjoys singing and playing several musical instruments, particularly improvising with other shade-tree musicians.

Mike and his wife Karen live in Madison. They have four children and five grandchildren.