I am a seasoned legal executive and trusted advisor with extensive experience guiding executives and boards across public, private, private equity, and family-owned businesses. I specialize in navigating complex legal and regulatory landscapes to support growth strategies, including M&A, strategic partnerships, growth capital transactions, IPOs, and ownership succession. I have a proven track record in developing internal controls and governance frameworks that are essential for investor confidence and public company readiness.Currently, I serve as Executive Director of Capital Markets at Commonwealth Capital LLC, where I’m part of the senior management team guiding portfolio companies through the production and execution processes within the Blue-Chip Program™. I also serve on the Investment Policy Committee for Commonwealth Capital Income Fund–I™, contributing to company policy formation.Before joining Commonwealth Capital, I spent 16 years as Senior Vice President, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary at Hagerty Inc. (Stock Symbol: HGTY). There, I co-led the team that took Hagerty public via a SPAC merger and played a key role in shaping the company’s corporate governance, developing a Board that is recognized for its effective governance practices.Throughout my executive leadership roles at Hagerty, Priority Solutions, Heller Financial, and Sears Savings Bank, I built high-performing legal, risk management, and governance teams while successfully managing multi-million-dollar transactions, including acquisitions, IPOs, and growth capital investments. My M&A experience includes leading the acquisition of a $700 million equipment leasing business, a start-up "ride-share" company, and a digital motorsports business. I have also executed capital transactions such as real estate sale-leasebacks and a $200 million growth capital investment. Additionally, I managed complex joint ventures with financial institutions globally and led market entries across North America, Asia, Europe, and Latin America. My experience also extends to government relations, where I’ve navigated legislative advocacy, policy development, and regulatory challenges.Beyond my executive roles, I serve on several boards, including Gray & Company, Inc., Elk Rapids Downtown Development Authority, and Grand Traverse Regional Community Foundation. With a passion for strategic growth and governance, I am committed to leveraging my expertise to drive business transformation, foster sustainable partnerships, and support the next generation of business leaders.