Founded real estate investment and development company with portfolio of residential and commercial properties which consist of warehouse, office, industrial, and medical facilities. o Invest, design, develop, and manage properties up to 125K square feet with multiple tenants. o Oversee maintenance and leasing obligations with short-term returns of 15-20%.

Recruited to lead operations for acute care facility specialized in multi-disciplinary medical and physical therapy treatment. Accountable for initiatives that impact performance, revenue, marketing, budgets, P&L, data-driven processes, quality patient care, and compliance. Expanded to second location within first year and opened pain management center which broadens services through continuum of care. o Lead staff of 30 while maintaining comprehensive network of specialized physicians and therapists.LEADERSHIP HIGHLIGHTS* Created marketing strategy that rebranded corporate identity.* Transformed billing processes through outsourcing which improved commercial and Medicare collections by 15%.* Negotiated purchase of second physical therapy location that heightened coverage, referral base, and patient choice. * Oversaw licensure, staffing, and operations of Preston Medical Center. o Implemented sophisticated EMR software, maintaining full compliance with OIG. o Conduct internal audits to maintain compliance, achieving zero outstanding deficiencies since inception.* Secured certificate of need for onsite MRI facility, the only non-hospital granted CON in competitive zip code.* Researched and implemented new EMR software which improved departmental functionality, billing, and reimbursements. * Moved diagnostic testing in-house in 2018.

Business consultant for ground-floor direct and digital marketing firm for the auto industry. Hired to establish infrastructure and training for scalable positioning, large-scale contracts, and growth. LEADERSHIP HIGHLIGHTS* Constructed strategic roadmap that transformed sales structure and revenue channels from regional marketing firm to national competitor.* Negotiated exclusive contract with global auto maker as vendor of direct marketing, mail, and event campaigns.

Led strategic planning and growth for independent mortgage lending start-up that grew to three regional offices with 90 loan officers, licensed in 28 states. Drove revenues from zero to $10M in 48 months with recognition as Business First’s #1 fastest growing company in the region, 2004 and top 50 fastest growing companies, 2005 – 2007. o Spearheaded funding, new markets, staffing, promotional campaigns, compliance, and training.o Sold to Envoy Mortgage in 2010, serving additional year to support transition.LEADERSHIP HIGHLIGHTS* Performed feasibility studies nationally to ascertain market potential and physical need. Expanded to three regional offices in Tulsa, St. Louis, and Louisville.* Established centralized training facility in St. Louis for commission-based sales teams.* Secured multi-million dollar lines of credit to independently fund mortgage loans.* Promoted top talent into managers through IDPs.* Survived down-market mortgage crisis of 2008. Negotiated contracts with some of the largest banks in the country.* Initiated audits, processes, and procedures to ensure compliance standards were successfully upheld throughout 11-year period.

Founded start-up residential mortgage lender that grew to seven branch locations and 30 licensed states. Led 200+ employees in capital growth and sales operations with accountability for IT, training, accounting, and compliance. o Grew revenues from $0 to $10M in five-year span.o Sold equity interest in 2000, later acquired by Lending Tree.LEADERSHIP HIGHLIGHTS* Conducted research and feasibility to evaluate new markets, resulting in start-ups in Raleigh, Charlotte, Lansing, Knoxville, Nashville, Bowling Green, and Louisville. * Built centralized facility for sales training across levels to develop managers and 150 loan originators. * Consistently passed audits through due diligence and internal controls. * Developed culture of excellence with commission-based incentives that engaged sales reps and awarded performance.