Verticross is a multi-faceted provider of trajectory-changing business services.Provide a select set of business services, a small set of core-competency management consulting services, as-needed resources, new venture development and spin off services, as well as clear-objective investment opportunities to accredited investors and businesses.

Builders Network Group is the savvy homebuilder's shared resources, collaborative marketing network for better results.While not a typical franchise or purchasing cooperative, I provided homebuilders with the tools needed to compete head on with 'the big boys' for capital, land, trade partners, and home buyers.To expand opportunities for existing homebuilders, I also developed four homebuilding brands - Relais Homes, UltraCraft Homes, Sundgren Homes, and Arthur Milton Homes. Each brand was focused on different types, sizes, and costs of homes, giving homebuilders an opportunity to expand their existing offerings and gain additional revenue from new markets.

Richmond Building Group was a builder of custom and exclusive homes as well as a provider of general residential and commercial construction services for clients that require quality results delivered efficiently and cost effectively.Partnered with an Operations Manager and provided all marketing, accounting, and business management services to grow the business and keep it profitable.

Rabbit Ventures was a technology-focused venture development 'hobby.'Developed a universal-currency-based, cross-sector, coalition rewards platform (loyalty mobile app) called iqiks.Also developed The Exceptional Network - web-based, category-specific network of service providers and merchants that share a common web listing service, along with a novel, multi-merchant, loyalty rewards system, and consumer purchasing data derived from the network’s transactions that can be used for targeted marketing and promotions.

LOCATE was a developer and publisher of proximity-focused mobile apps and demand-based management systems.Partnered with several outsourced technologists to build private and open marketplace productivity tools that leverage location-based technology to help consumers and businesses efficiently produce resources when and where they are needed. We leveraged the Before3 technology to develop a temporary staffing app (Be Staffed) and a location-centric repair tool (Repair Shot).

Before3 was a proximity and availability-based search technology business for those seeking help with a variety of services (mainly residential) and for service providers who were seeking more efficiency by taking on nearby service requests. Our inaugural product was the Before3 mobile app which let consumers, of all types, anonymously broadcast a request for help to service providers that are nearby and available - letting providers travel less and enjoy less downtime while giving consumers a tool to quickly find and vet nearby providers on their terms.

The Help Companies was a network (seeking a franchise future) of blanket-branded, like-minded specialist providers of construction, repair, remodeling, and maintenance services.I developed over fifteen different service businesses (Help Residential, Help Handyman, Help Remodeling, Help Painting, Help Landscaping, etc.) and web-based marketing systems.

Responsible for selling and delivering strategic planning and positioning, business planning, marketing, leadership development, and business process improvement management consulting services to contractor firms.Led development and implementation of critical initiatives that helped turn $35 million contractor with $2 million in net losses into $70 million enterprise with $2.5 million net profit – in one year.

Integribuild was the nation's only provider of construction industry ethics-based training and certification programs.Built and propagated the nation's first model Code of Conduct for the Construction Industry.Recognized and promoted by ENR Magazine and several industry associations.

Responsible for delivering management consulting services to construction contractor firms across the United States and Canada.Helped over one hundred different companies improve their business by assisting with strategy development and implementation, organization and reward systems alignment, business process improvement, marketing and business development, pricing and bidding strategy, financial management, and leadership development. Developed the Value Scorecard evaluation process and business improvement reporting tool.Developed the Strategy Practice and Business Evaluation Practice integration tools and service delivery guidelines.

Sold Bishop Custom Homes to Eagle and became responsible for all start-up functions as well as day-to-day sales and management of luxury home division.Developed new and revised plans, pricing, marketing, and sales initiatives as well as operational guidelines and standards.

Responsible for starting and growing business into successful luxury home and development enterprise with operations in ten different counties averaging 16-20 homes per year. Managed growth of over 200% per year while leading internal staff of up to ten direct employees and subcontractor force of over fifty firms.Developed, documented, and trained staff on extensive standard operating procedures and guidelines. Developed automated and semi-automated operating systems that provided leading-edge integration of sales, marketing, estimating, scheduling, production, and customer management/service. Added separate residential services business unit that became the model for most area builders. Implemented unique quality training and subcontractor and supplier alliance programs that increased efficiency and effectiveness of the entire permit-to-closing processes.

Responsible for sales of computer hardware and software to large businesses and Local Government in Central Virginia.Led district in a number of sales metrics including 20-35% annual increases in major account sales.Negotiated annual major account purchase agreements with customers and coordinated executive strategy briefings at corporate headquarters and other manufacturing facilities.

Responsible for cold-call sales of computer hardware and software to a variety of industries and mostly smaller companies.Exceeded quota every year and was awarded several bonuses above standard salary and commissions.