Excited to join Inzo Technologies (formerly STL Communications) as the new owner and CEO after a successful Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition (ETA) search. Founded in 1989, STL Communications is a Business Services Partner (BSP) specializing in Voice, Networking, Storage and Managed Service/Cloud services. We are an Avaya Diamond Partner and are also authorized by HP, Microsoft, Nimble, VMWare, SonicWall, Spectralink, Mutare, Veeam. We are also the exclusive West Call nurse call distributor for MO, IL, IN, IA, and KS.

Family Office holding company established to acquire and operate a portfolio of IT Managed Services companies. The platform acquisition in STL Communications was made in May 2023.

Interim CEO and consultant to multiple VC funded startups in biotechnology sector. Secured additional equity and non-dilutive funding, along with developing and implementing strategic business plans.

Jost Chemical Co. is an FDA-registered cGMP manufacturer of high purity specialty chemicals for pharmaceutical, biotech, nutritional, food and other markets. Our ability to customize products that meet USP/EP/ACS/FCC and other customer-specific requirements has made us a global leader in quality. For more than 30 years, Jost has ensured that every step of the process is controlled, meeting the highest levels of purity and lot-to-lot consistency.Currently responsible for the company’s international business growth strategy and execution in manufacturing high purity specialty chemicals for pharmaceutical, nutritional, food, and other specialty markets. Directly responsible for foreign direct investment and M&A activities as well as shared operational responsibilities for USA headquarters as part of the executive team. Leader of the IT team in strategic analysis of IT solutions and implementation to ensure alignment with corporate needs.

Primary areas of responsibility included assisting in developing yearly business development strategies in producing custom designs and hardware for plant modernization and process improvement, critical process control, testing and verification, and specialty equipment for a broad spectrum of customers. Key responsibilities included leading sales team of 8 direct reports, identification of key markets, target customers, business development campaigns, and ensuring Innoventor met its new business sales goals.

Founded Akermin in 2003, a leading developer of stabilized enzyme solutions for producing power, food, fuels, and specialty chemical intermediates. Negotiated and secured worldwide exclusive license from Saint Louis University for existing and future patent applications relating to enzyme immobilization technology developed at Saint Louis University. Directly responsible for securing initial investment of from BioGenerator (their first investment) and Saint Louis University and negotiating terms for that investment. As a current management board member, responsibilities include communication of Akermin’s business and technical status to the investor board members, their firms, and limited partners. Other current responsibilities involve managing Akermin’s intellectual property portfolio including working with intellectual property attorneys and Saint Louis University on filing strategy, claims drafting, and meetings with United States Patent Office.