I am a big believer that great culture, combined with leading technology, and progressive business practices leads to great results for all stakeholders. With that said, I am in a constant search of strategies that discover new and better ways in all dimensions of the business. This passion for innovation is what inspired me and my business partner John Foresi to start Venterra in 2001. In addition to responsibility for the company’s strategic direction, I also guide our corporate governance practices, investor relationships, shaping technology strategy, and making product/market strategy decisions. Venterra’s Successes To-Date Include: - Fortune Magazine | Best Medium Workplaces x 6- Glassdoor | Best Places to Work x 5- ApartmentRatings.com | Top Rated Award x 5- Achievers | 50 Most Engaged Workplaces- Completed over $12.9 billion in Real Estate Transactions- Manages more than 85 apartment communities in 19 major US Cities- Home to 50,000+ Residents and 15,000+ PetsPrior to Venterra, I founded, and managed several software and technology development companies. I also spent several years in automotive engineering and automotive manufacturing. In each of these experiences, I had the opportunity to apply engineering skills and mathematical optimization models to real-world solutions. Those experiences shaped how I approach organization building and problem solving today.Understanding that these background professional experiences have helped guide my success, I am passionate about providing access to similar opportunities to those who are less fortunate. I serve as Chairman of Spring Rains. The organization exists to help communities achieve health and stability. We assist entrepreneurs in developing nations with access to tools, capital and training to help them achieve food security and economic viability.