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Futrell served wit distinction in the U.S. Navy veteran. He graduated from the Air Force Command and Staff College at Maxwell Air Force Base in [[Montgomery]],  [[Alabama]]. From 1987 to 1993, Commander Futrell completed two tours of duty as an officer on nuclear submarines.<ref name=brbr/> On the ''USS Grant'', near the end of the [[Cold War]], Futrell came in constant contact with submarines of the former [[Soviet Union]]. The [[Communism|communists]] tracked the American vessels so that they could attack immediately if war were suddenly declared. The Americans tried to avoid attack to remain a nuclear deterrent against the Soviets. Futrell also served on the submarine, the ''USS Kentucky''. Futrell said that he had considered becoming an attorney for the Judge Advocate General's office but instead entered a private firm in Baton Rouge.<ref name=brbr/>In 2006, while on Vitter's staff, Futrell was recalled to active duty for six months during the [[Iraq War]].<ref name=brbr/> For that service, he won the [[Bronze Star]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.lanewslink.com/archives.php?id=3137|title=Former State Rep. Mike Futrell Receives Bronze Star for Service in Iraq|publisher=lanewslink.com|accessdate=July 14, 2011}}</ref> Futrell was assigned to find still usable war materials and classified information whenever a military vehicle was damaged in combat. He soon returned to Vitter's office to manage what was called the D. C. Madam scandal. He resigned as Vitter's state director, not because of that controversy, but because he desired to return permanently to Baton Rouge, and the state directorship had required travel throughout the state to Vitter's district offices.<ref name=brbr/>

Futrell served wit distinction in the U.S. Navy veteran. He graduated from the Air Force Command and Staff College at Maxwell Air Force Base in [[Montgomery]],  [[Alabama]]. From 1987 to 1993, Commander Futrell completed two tours of duty as an officer on nuclear submarines.<ref name=brbr/> On the ''USS Grant'', near the end of the [[Cold War]], Futrell came in constant contact with submarines of the former [[Soviet Union]]. The [[Communism|communists]] tracked the American vessels so that they could attack immediately if war were suddenly declared. The Americans tried to avoid attack to remain a nuclear deterrent against the Soviets. Futrell also served on the submarine, the ''USS Kentucky''. Futrell said that he had considered becoming an attorney for the Judge Advocate General's office but instead entered a private firm in Baton Rouge.<ref name=brbr/>In 2006, while on Vitter's staff, Futrell was recalled to active duty for six months during the [[Iraq War]].<ref name=brbr/> For that service, he won the [[Bronze Star]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.lanewslink.com/archives.php?id=3137|title=Former State Rep. Mike Futrell Receives Bronze Star for Service in Iraq|publisher=lanewslink.com|accessdate=July 14, 2011}}</ref> Futrell was assigned to find still usable war materials and classified information whenever a military vehicle was damaged in combat. He soon returned to Vitter's office to manage what was called the D. C. Madam scandal. He resigned as Vitter's state director, not because of that controversy, but because he desired to return permanently to Baton Rouge, and the state directorship had required travel throughout the state to Vitter's district offices.<ref name=brbr/>

In 2008, Futrell completed the leadership course offered by the interest group, the Council for a Better Louisiana. He then joined the Holden administration. Then CAO Walter Monsour said that Futrell immediately earned his trust through the handling of the city-parish $1.2 billion sewer program. Monsour describes Futrell as "a very smart person ... who had a great sense of when to say ‘yes, sir,’ when to say ‘no, sir,’ and when to step up and speak his mind, and I appreciated that. ..."<ref>Scott Dyer, "Holden names Mike Futrell parish's CAO", ''The Baton Rouge Advocate'', January 16, 2009, p. 1B.</ref>

In 2008, Futrell completed the leadership course offered by the interest group, the Council for a Better Louisiana. He then joined the Holden administration. Then CAO Walter Monsour said that Futrell immediately earned his trust through the handling of the city-parish $1.2 billion sewer program.<ref>Scott Dyer, "Holden names Mike Futrell parish's CAO", ''The Baton Rouge Advocate'', January 16, 2009, p. 1B.</ref>

In 2014, Futrell relocated to South San Francisco to become the city manager. He reorganized the municipal staff. Then Mayor Rich Garbarino said  that South San Francisco officials had been impressed by Futrell’s work: “He’s done just a heck of a job for us, he’s got some bright ideas, and he’s a really dynamic individual.” Garbarino cited Futrell’s vision in hiring new personnel among his significant successes as the city manager. He’s been very good about forward thinking and thinking out of the box. He’s like a breath of fresh air” “We believe we have the right individual to guide us to the new South City that is coming around, We've got a good guy at the helm here," Garbarino said.”<ref>{{cite web|author=Austin Walsh|title=Top South San Francisco official staying on board: City Manager Mike Futrell agrees to extension|url=https://www.smdailyjournal.com/news/local/top-south-san-francisco-official-staying-on-board-city-manager/article_bbe89a36-811c-52af-af76-e8c1a0265f70.html|accessdate=July 16, 2017|publisher=''San Mateo Daily Journal''|accessdate=May 24, 2018}}</ref>

In 2014, Futrell relocated to South San Francisco to become the city manager. He reorganized the municipal staff. Then Mayor Rich Garbarino said  that South San Francisco officials had been impressed by Futrell’s work: “He’s done just a heck of a job for us, he’s got some bright ideas, and he’s a really dynamic individual.” Garbarino cited Futrell’s vision in hiring new personnel among his significant successes as the city manager. He’s been very good about forward thinking and thinking out of the box. He’s like a breath of fresh air” “We believe we have the right individual to guide us to the new South City that is coming around, We've got a good guy at the helm here," Garbarino said.”<ref>{{cite web|author=Austin Walsh|title=Top South San Francisco official staying on board: City Manager Mike Futrell agrees to extension|url=https://www.smdailyjournal.com/news/local/top-south-san-francisco-official-staying-on-board-city-manager/article_bbe89a36-811c-52af-af76-e8c1a0265f70.html|accessdate=July 16, 2017|publisher=''San Mateo Daily Journal''|accessdate=May 24, 2018}}</ref>