Published author: "Utah Inland Port: The Future of Logistics in the Intermountain Region or Gambling with Taxpayer Money?" Selected as a participant in several research conferences throughout the US including those hosted at Stanford University, University of Utah, and BYU - Provo. Studied Global Supply Chain Management and graduated with university honors, Global Business Certificate and as a member of Phi Eta Sigma. Able to speak/read/write Mandarin Chinese. Highly decorated Boy Scout who earned the highest rank of Eagle Scout at age 12, 21 Eagle palms, and every possible merit badge (141 at the time). Have lived in Asian countries for two years and visited with locals in 9 different APAC countries. APEC Business Travel Card holder. Interested in performance improvement, optimizing practices, and creative problem-solving in the business world - particularly relating to East Asia - United States relations.