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Pratt, Ks, Us

Wichita, Kansas Area

Registered Commodities Trading Advisory (CTA) and consulting firm serving the agricultural industry. Founded trading advisory and risk management consulting firm. Develop, promote, and expand customized service offerings targeting self-directed farmers and investors. • Built 3-state client base and oversaw $MM in client revenue, achieving significant returns on client investment. • Crafted industry-first trading algorithm to enhance risk management for small to large farming operations, helping clients achieve profit goals and retaining 100% of clients year-over-year. • Reengineered trading model that reduced commission payments >90% and maximized profit.• Introduced and managed new business model that leveraged multiple grain producers across 3 states to increase revenue-per-bushel 5%.

United States

Agricultural production company with 20K+ of farmland under management. Founded and led firm that grew to $MM in revenue and $MM in assets. Led 40+ staff across 5 states. Reported to Board of Directors. Steered capital structure design and development. Drove complex negotiations and client relations. Ideated and launched cutting-edge service model designed to lower costs and increase production. • Architected industry-first service model harnessing economies of scale for purchasing power, logistics, and risk mitigation, igniting 700% growth in <1 year and expanding from 7,400 acres in 2 states to 60K+ acres in 5 states.• Sourced, negotiated, and secured $MM in real estate acquisitions in 2 years. • Negotiated and closed $MM credit facility to deliver long-term financing aligned with organization’s capital structure and strategic growth initiatives. • Positioned company for initial public offering (IPO) through asset acquisition, creation of real estate investment trust (REIT) structure, and investor roadshows and outreach

Wichita, Kansas Area

Private law practice specializing in commercial transactions. Directed $1B in commercial transactions across multiple industries, including agricultural, oil and gas, and renewable energies. Managed complex client relationships and identified creative solutions to transactional challenges. • Achieved 8 dismissals and 2 favorable verdicts following 10 jury trials. • Facilitated $15M deal to secure a large farm in Colorado for international investors.• Negotiated and led development of 300+ miles of gas pipelines for farmers, reducing irrigation expenses nearly 70% and eliminating dependence on costly public utilities.

United States

4-store American fast food franchise.Launched and built 4-store franchise that grew to $3.5M in revenue. Oversaw 120 staff. • Steered successful exit strategy to sell restaurants to a larger franchisee group.

United States

55M-gallon-per-year ethanol plant. Conducted due diligence and raised capital for start-up ethanol plant that achieved $MM in annual sales. Reporting to board of directors, devised and earned buy-in for innovative ownership strategy.• Retained 60%+ equity while contributing <5% of capital through innovative partnerships and sales relationships.• Raised $MM+ in equity and debt to enable plant construction and initiate operations. • Provided testimony to federal House Agricultural Committee on agriculture and renewable fuels.• Negotiated equity infusion from 4 multibillion-dollar organizations while sustaining majority ownership for original investors.

Bachelor'S Degree, Business

Juris Doctor, Law