Board Advisor, ZIKL INC, DBA Patriot List, San Francisco, CA.Board Advisor, Rhumbix, San Francisco, CA.Guiding founders through strategic planning, fundraising and early-stage business development. Speaker and Panelist for organizations including congressional committees, chambers of commerce, trade associations, and state governments. Technology topics addressed have included: communications infrastructure, semiconductors, MEMS, water, and renewable energy.

Full-service ‘design, build, operate and maintain’ firm specializing in data centers and technology facilities. Operating in 14 US states with 1,800 employees and $1.2B+ worth of projects underway.Vice President, Oregon Region Appointed Operating Executive and Executive Committee Member. Directed business development efforts and 600 staff on semiconductor, manufacturing, data center, and large commercial facilities’ design and build projects from start to completion.♣ Drove $400M in revenue, closing $200M in new business over 2-year period.♣ Managed 100+ projects over 4 years.

Boutique consultancy serving Private Equity and Venture Capital firms focused on technology, water resources and renewable energy investments. Performed business due diligence, evaluated technology manufacturability, guided business planning, financing and development activities for a variety of early-stage companies. ♣ Participated with NREL on SAM model development for renewable energy. ­ Developed deep saline aquifer technology as a new potable water source in Southwest US.­ Secured permitting and financing in partnership with a municipality and a private developer. ♣ Expanded access to federal and state funding. Identified tax credits, stimulus funds and grants. ♣ Worked extensively with the Senate Energy Committee on renewable energy policy and grants.

Venture-backed semiconductor company, providing intelligent thermal management solutions, serving customers in the computing, cellular, consumer, and industrial electronics markets.Recruited to board of directors and elected CEO after initial due diligence service contract with the lead investor. Focused start-up staff on the development of fabless analog, mixed-signal semiconductor devices for commercialization, while driving business and operational strategy forward.♣ Raised $30M in venture capital funding, recruited management team and led start-up through crucial first phases. Guided replacement CEO transition through 2007.♣ Expanded business beyond its contract design-engineering operations. Transformed it into an international competitor in the thermal management segment of PC, cell phone, and medical device marketplace with its own product line, manufacturing and related operations. ♣ Created international scope, establishing design centers in Hong Kong and Tempe, Arizona.♣ Diversified customer base to include Intel, Foxconn, Sewon, KTFT, Wistron, and additional original equipment and original design manufacturers (OEM and ODM) located in Taiwan, China, and Korea.

Arizona State University spin-off venture founded on creation of RF MEMS (Micro Electrical Mechanical System) technology targeting switching applications in cell phone, electronic instrumentation, and military satellite markets.Assumed Interim-CEO role leading management recruitment, and development of commercial, manufacturing, and funding strategies / action plans. ♣ Provided strategic business guidance and secured C-suite and board leadership, recruiting industry-veteran CEO and independent board members from telecommunications and the military.

Venture-backed fiber optic communications start-up developing optical modulators for the data communications market.Tapped by investor to salvage struggling pre-revenue optical communications and fiber start-up. ♣ Set company strategy and direction, powering stalled commercialization efforts while raising transition funding to bring product development efforts to maturity. ♣ Recalibrated strategy with 2001 capital market constriction, and again post-9/11, leading business wind-down, employee transition, and acquisition of the intellectual property and licenses.

Vice President of Technology & Manufacturing, Santa Clara, CA (1998-2001)Promoted to create and direct a multi-billion dollar global services organization leading a team of 15,000, with 18 direct reports, reporting to CEO and CFO. Led $2B operating budget and $3.5 capital expenditure budget, directing general site operations, purchasing, materials, public affairs, government relations, environmental, health & safety, new site development, real estate, construction, facilities technology, tool install and qualification, site services, and security operations.Led top and bottom-line operational improvements with expansion strategy and strong performance, public and government affairs, environmental and safety leadership. ♣ Conceived and drove the merger of Site Services, Materials & Facilities, and Construction Technology Divisions to form the Corporate Services Division, creating a streamlined organizational structure that flexibly delivered multiple services while reducing headcount and costs. ♣ Coordinated the contributions of 15,000 direct employees and contractors in the location, construction, and operation of Intel facilities throughout the world.Director of New Site Development, Global (1997)Directed the selection and development of Intel’s geographic expansion in Malaysia, Philippines, Costa Rica, Texas, Israel, China, Russia, and India.Progressive Site, Resource Development and Management roles, NM, AZ, CA (1983-1997)♣ Commissioned, started and grew manufacturing sites, with the largest reaching more than 2M sq ft and 5,800 employees. ♣ Led Intel’s largest manufacturing site at one time, producing over one third of its annual revenue.♣ Managed a global organization focused on the development of employees, HR, and OD.♣ Led first wafer size conversion in an operating wafer fab (from 4 inch to 6 inch) ♣ Developed the first Preventive Maintenance Program for a semiconductor wafer fab at Intel.