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Seasoned Executive with a Passion for Building High-Performing Teams and Enabling Client SuccessAs Chief Operating Officer (COO) at MSF&W, I spearhead business and sales operations, leveraging over 25 years of experience across diverse sectors – public, private, and non-profit. My expertise encompasses strategic planning, operations management, analytics, performance optimization, service delivery, and day-to-day leadership. Throughout my career, I've held various positions including developer, project manager, supervisor, CIO, director, VP, and currently, COO.I'm a strategic, visionary, and calming leader with a proven track record of building high-performing teams and achieving exceptional customer satisfaction. This passion was evident in my recent role as EDIS Director at the Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO), where I collaborated with national education leaders and managed key initiatives like the EIMAC, CIO Network, and Data Network. Previously, as Director of IT at the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE), I led a data system transformation, including the development of an enterprise data warehouse and the user-friendly Ed360 platform empowering educators. My commitment to public service extends beyond professional roles, as I also served six years as School Board President for my local district.

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