CSO for best-in-breed Private Networks service provider -- Focused on value-creation & company growth.

Wireless consultancy focused on Private Wireless networks -- dual focus both on customer and service provider

Early-stage investor in BCorp focused on sustainable, environmentally friendly outdoor consumer products

2022 - Comcast/NBCUniversal : SportsTech Accelerator. Advisor to:-- LetzChat: Automated AI driven translation engine for media translation/ subtitling - Partnership with NFL, Pilot with PGA Tour (https://www.letzchat.com/)2021 - Comcast/NBCUniversal : SportsTech Accelerator. Advisor to:-- nVenue: Predictive analytics solution leveraging AI/ML toolset to derive real-time insights and predict the next play (https://nvenue.com/)-- DIBZ: Leverages text messaging to facilitate game-day seat upgrades (https://www.dibz.com/)2020 - The Farm (Boomtown's accelerator in Atlanta). Lead Mentor for:-- Proxii, an early stage start-up in the Retail/Logistics space (https://www.shiptoproxii.com/)

Formally launched Cox Private Networks business unit/venture after building business design and incubating business within New Growth organization. Official launch and C-Suite commitment in Q3 2022Built team spanning all stages of the value chain incl. Sales, Product, Technology, Operations, Marketing and Finance.

Lead team to identify and evaluate new growth opportunities in the Private Wireless space • Research and assess emerging market opportunities• Play integral role in the incubation and launch of specific new business opportunities, some of which may be associated with a joint venture and/or strategic partnership(s)• Build financial models and business cases• Develop business concepts, financial assumptions & uncertainties, and operational plans for new business opportunities• Quickly determine product/market fit and modify opportunities based on findings• Identify and assess development, investment, partnership and acquisition opportunities to assist in launch of opportunities• Responsible for the performance of these opportunities(s), including strategic, operational and financial aspects• Manage day-to-day interactions with strategic partners and/or solution vendors associated with such initiative(s)• Work closely with a cross-functional team including product, finance, legal, technology, marketing, operations, and others while incubating such initiative(s)

Lead team focused on identifying and analyzing areas of innovation and incubating all new growth initiatives in the Energy vertical for Cox Communications

Responsible for the execution of strategic transactions including acquisitions, joint ventures, investments, swaps, trades, divestitures and other structures designed to create long-term shareholder value. Lead all phases of deal execution which include managing cross-divisional and cross-functional internal teams and interfacing with critical external partners including legal advisors, financial advisors and strategic partners.Key responsibilities include:• Developing M&A strategies • Identifying targets• Sourcing deal flow• Strategic and financial analysis• Negotiating deal documents• Managing due diligence processes and • Leading initial phases of integration

Member of the Advisory Board for early-stage start-up with unique AI/ML toolset to deliver real-time, 'next play', insights for fan engagement and sports betting.

Cox is a LP in Energy Impact Partners' Fund III served as an LP Ambassador and have participated in a number of LP working groups on related ESG topics to conduct relevant research and evaluate potential investment targets. I also help EIP's Commercialization team with their efforts to drive portfolio company growth through commercial relationships with Cox.Working Groups:- Smart Home- Future of Cities (e.g. Smart City, EV Charging)- Deep Decarbonization

Continue to assist C-suite with fundraising efforts

Board observer for one of the largest independent fiber providers in the United States- Served as de facto M&A arm for the organization- Completed ad hoc financial and strategic analyses for the management team

Transaction Sourcing / Execution; Relationship Management Lead all real estate development activities for Hyatt’s select service brands in the Southeast region of the U.S. Manage complete lifecycle of deal transaction from deal identification/sourcing to deal execution. Completed 17 hotel deals within past 24 months, representing over $345M of new construction. Most productive developer for all of the Americas in 2013 based upon transaction volume.

Growth Strategy Developed evaluation tool to determine priority ranking of global markets and corresponding investment hurdles, using internal (i.e. current Hyatt presence, brand priority) and external inputs (i.e. GDP, Population, Airplane Landings). Adopted by Hyatt board of directors as the global standard for deal evaluation. Led efforts to shape Hyatt’s international expansion strategy for its Hyatt Place & Hyatt House hotel brands. • Evaluated hotel operating model in various Hyatt regions, reviewed the competitive environment, and compiled a business plan for expansion into new regions for development across the globe. Identified sizeable expansion opportunity in China, Latin America, and Russia. International development efforts launched in 2010 with 7 hotels currently open and a construction pipeline of 40+ propertiesInvestment Analysis Evaluated global development deals with and without various forms of Hyatt investment (equity, senior debt, mezzanine debt, loan guarantees) leveraging Monte Carlo simulation and valuation sensitivity analysis. Consulted development team on structuring development transactions based on valuation results.

Strategic consulting leadership position leading partial case teams and/or workstreams at Fortune 500 clients across a variety of industries (Financial Services, Consumer Goods, Healthcare, Hospitality/Retail) and strategic business problems. Responsible for senior relationships at consulting clients, often with C-level executives. Sample engagements include:- Growth Strategy- Investment Analysis- Acquisition Due Diligence- Cost Rationalization- Post Merger Integration- Process Improvement

Strategy consulting role serving Fortune 500 clients across a wide variety of industries (Consumer Products, Financial Services, Medical Devices, etc.). and business issues.