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Nashville, Tn, Us

Nashville, Tennessee, United States

Servicing on a variety of boards and civic organizations. As the former CEO and Chairman, I am currently employed part-time as a Senior Advisor for Business and Community Relations for Gresham Smith, a privately-owned, top-ranked planning-engineering-architectural firm of 1,100 employees in 25 US-based offices. With 35+ years of experience in the engineering-architectural-construction industry, my advisory assignments include board governance, strategic planning, enterprise growth strategies, resilient business portfolios, competitive pursuit development, workforce development/mentoring and enterprise risk management. Exceptional leadership experience and passion working with C-Suite executivess and Board Governance topics. Current board roles include vice chairman of the Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce, a founding member of the Moving Forward transit committee for the middle TN region, a founding member of the National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) Nashville chapter. Service on previous boards have included roles as chairman, vice chairman, executive committee member, governance committee chair and finance committee chair.

Nashville, Tennessee, United States

Board Chairman for Gresham Smith, a privately-owned general partnership which provides engineering, architecture and planning services to clients in the private, public and government sectors: healthcare, transportation, water/environmental, manufacturing, land development and mixed-use developments. Leading the early stage implementation for one of the strategic plan growth initiatives. Gross revenues from billings for professional services during 2021 exceeded $230 million.Other Active Board Directorships: Advisory board of the National Association of Corporate Directors, NACD Nashville Chapter, 2019-2022), board member of the Nashville Business Coalition (NBC since 2021), board member of the Nashville area Chamber of Commerce (since 2018) and Board Director of Gresham Smith (since 2011).Other Business Organizations: Member of the Private Directors Association (since 2019), Member by appointment to the Tennessee Business Leaders Council (TBLC since 2019) and committee member of the Moving Forward organization (Advocacy for regional transportation and mobility in middle-TN since 2018)

January 2017 - December 2021: CEO, Gresham SmithWith an emphasis on culture founded upon a sense of belonging for all employees and a laser focus on quality and valued services to clients, the firm grew organically with no-debt, from 145m revenues to over 240m revenues with an uptick in the margin of profitability. Expanded geographically to Chicago, Charlotte and Miami. July 2015 - January 2017: Chief Strategy OfficerCollaborated with CEO and executive management team to develop the firm's 2020 strategic plan. Led the development and implementation of corporate level, firmwide initiatives for the firm's long-term growth strategies.September 2010 - July 2015: Executive Vice President: Developed and implemented the growth strategies for the firm's aviation market. Partner in charge for several airport passenger terminal programs, including the firm's representative for a joint-venture partnership for a $1B aviation program for the City of Atlanta, Hartsfield Jackson Int'l Terminal F.

United States

November 2002 - September 2010 : Division Vice President:Led the operations and business development for a P&L division. The division grew from approximately 60 to 100 professionals with no-debt, nor acquisitions. The division included four markets: Healthcare, Transportation, Water Services and Airports.June 1990 - November 2002: Various Roles:Primary responsibilities increased over time and roles included Engineer of Record, Department Manger, Project Manager, Principal-In-Charge and Marketing Principal. Markets included Healthcare, Transportation, Water Services, Aviation, Industrial, and Corporate Office Buildings.

Worked at four consulting engineering firms, which specialized in vertical construction projects such as commercial office buildings, hotels, resorts, convention centers and parking structures.

Bachelor Of Science In Engineering, Civil Engineering

Master Of Engineering, Civil Engineering

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