18+ years of C-Suite financial & operational leadership across multiple industries. Expertise in transformation, scaling, integrations and growth. Deep experience in collaborative problem solving and business transformation as the CFO. Consistent and calm leadership believing that a collaborative environment and culture is key to guide teams to seek out possibilities and work together to achieve goals. 

I’m a decorated combat veteran and a first-generation American. The difficult and dangerous path my grandparents took to get here motivates me to not waste this privilege. I value personal relationships. I find I approach most things by being creative but realistic, enthusiastic but disciplined, and optimistic about improvement or finding a solution to any problem.

My career started when I joined the military out of high school in 1986, the US Air Force, and during my enlistment I completed my bachelor’s degree. I served in war-time combat operations during the 1990-1991 Desert Storm, making lifelong friends along with establishing my core values that solidified then and continue to this day.  I was a corporate employee for ten years from 1995 to 2005, I earned my MBA, then in 2005, I left my high-profile corporate role and turned my real passion of helping others grow their own business and create generational wealth.

My experience and results come from leading and mentoring teams. As a multifaceted C-level executive, I’ve invested my time and money into things that make a difference; healthcare, education, energy, etc.  In addition to my investing, I’m an independent consultant working with companies in a CEO/COO/CFO role to plan and direct the strategy, execution and fiscal control systems. 

My clients see me as a helping hand that adds to their value, doing real work and ultimately delivering results, together.  I’ve been told I’m a calm collaborator even under the most intense situations; difficult problems that would have caused companies to fall apart moved forward with my facilitation.

The United States Air Force – Electronics Engineer   1986 – 1995
Desert Shield/Storm Combat Operations – 1990 – 1991
1991 Maintenance Professional of the Year – Combat Operations
Southwest Asia Service Medal – 2 Bronze Stars – Defense of Saudi Arabia / Liberation and Defense of Kuwait

MBA – University of Phoenix – 1995 – 1997
BS – Embry Riddle University – 1987 – 1991

Board of Directors/Founder – Second First Chance – 501c3 – 2023 – Present
Philanthropist – Soldiers to Sidelines – 501c3 – 2023 – Present
Philanthropist – South Dakota Service Dogs – 501c3 – 2023 – Present
Senior Mentor & Spokesperson – Warrior Rising  – 501c3 – 2021 – Present
Entrepreneur Instructor – Federal Correctional Institution – 2022 – 2023
College Adjunct Professor – Arapahoe Community College – 2022 – 2023
Business Teacher – STEM School MIT LaunchX / DECA Judge – 2019 – 2020
Event Speaker and Mentor – Galvanize / Denver Startup Week – 2017 – 2019
Director of Football Operations – Oley Valley Football – 2007 – 2009
Youth Athletic Coach – Football/Baseball/Volleyball/Softball/Basketball – 1993 – 2017