Founded and grew Stella Valle into a multimillion-dollar brand selling globally direct-to-consumers (DTC). Responsible for business growth and operations with a focus on Stella Valle’s strategy, finance, business development, operations, and manufacturing.

Delivered strategy and operations consulting to Deloitte’s Federal Practice clients specializing in strategic planning, M+A, process improvement, and change management.

Company Commander, TX National Guard (2010 – 2011) Led a 100-person Engineer Brigade Headquarters Company. Responsible for the readiness, training, discipline, and welfare of the Soldiers. Directly responsible for the accountability of over $50 million worth of equipment. Planned and trained Soldiers on warrior tactics, techniques, and procedures. Operations Officer, 36th Engineer Brigade, Deployed to Afghanistan (2007 – 2009) Planned, coordinated, and directed operations for a Brigade Command Group consisting of over 10 senior ranking officers and non-commissioned officers. Served as trusted liaison between senior leadership and multiple departments and external organizations. Constantly developed and presented recommendations to senior executives. Responsible for coordinating and managing all protocol activities to include VIP visits and protocol activities for Brigade. Also served as the Brigade Public Affairs Officer responsible for the brigade’s strategic communications plan. Served as the patrol leader for the Brigade Commander’s security detachment. Brigade Personnel Officer (Adjutant), 36th Engineer Brigade (2006 – 2007)Managed administrative and human resource operations and functions including personnel accountability, strength management and reporting, promotions, awards, and evaluations for over 1,200 Soldiers. Directly supervised 13 human resource Soldiers.Engineer Platoon Leader, 20th Engineer Battalion (2005 – 2006)Led a 38-Soldier Combat Engineer Platoon. Responsible for the readiness, training, discipline, and welfare of the Soldiers. Directly responsible for the accountability of over $10 million worth of equipment. Planned and trained Soldiers on combat engineer tactics, techniques, and procedures.

Managed a product account to include marketing and sales, investor and client relations, public relations, and product support for a family of hedge fund strategies in the derivatives space to include the currency and commodity markets. Focused on generating new clients and client retention in North America.