Advocates For Patients, Physicians and High Quality Medical CareThe Ventura County Medical Association (VCMA), established in 1890, is a professional association of physicians throughout Ventura County who are dedicated to addressing local health issues of concern to their patients and their profession. VCMA is a charter organization of the California Medical Association (CMA) and affiliated with the American Medical Association (AMA).

Delivering world-class Strategic Planning, Board Leadership, Governance, Strategic Presentation Coaching, Executive Development & Coaching, Team Engagement, Succession Planning, Performance Optimization, and Program Design for organizations and individuals in all industry sectors.2 x Global Trainer of the Year, Author, recognized for cutting-edge diversity, equity & inclusion, innovation, and community service.

Chief of Staff supporting the CEO, Board, and our Chamber team Globally, Nationally, Regionally, for a Thriving Region for All. Gold Coast Man & Woman of the Year-The Leukemia & Lymphoma SocietyLeader in Nonprofit and corporate Board strategy, governance, and fundraising. Over 30 years of diversified international experience in performance improvement, leading cross-functional teams in all business sectors. Author, Keynote Presenter, and award winning expert in conflict resolution, critical thinking, strategic human resources, organization design, operations, Emotional Intelligence, AI, Board Leadership, and professional magician. Globally recognized for identifying root cause people & process performance challenges and leading organizations, teams, and individuals, resulting in optimal, measurable performance. Professional magician, emcee, celebrant. Specialties:  Strategic Planning & Communications Executive Team Development  Curriculum & Instructional Design Organizational Design Competitive Analysis & Strategy Executive Coaching & Conflict Resolution Succession Planning  Board Optimization, Governance & Management

Twice earned #1 Globally for Trainer Quality. 9 x Finalist. Global Franchise of the Year Award for Highest Trainer Quality. Global ISO 9001-2000 Certified Coach for Leadership Training for Managers, High Impact Presentations, Sales Advantage and the Dale Carnegie Course on Effective Communications & Human Relations. Awarded Top Rookie Award in Sales in North America, and annual Global Sales Award Winner. Also, provides full solutions to companies and teams in specific strategic business areas such as market share, profitability, productivity, increasing revenue, succession, board management, earned value management, etc.

MBA Program - School of ManagementDesigned and delivered Organizational Dynamics course

Dale Carnegie delivers in over 80 nations, in over 30 languages for: Customized Corporate Solutions that provide full solutions in areas such as profitability, productivity, market share, strategic cost reduction, succession, team development, etc.Public Programs which provide long term performance coaching for individuals & teams in Leadership, Human Relations, Communications, Presentations, Sales & Negotiations, and Team Effectiveness.Seminars & Training, which are One and Two Day intense tactical coaching on customer care, conflict resolution, dealing with difficult people, conducting performance reviews, effective meetings, etc.

National Sales Manager reporting directly to the CEO, and President, for all sales, sales team management, sales team recruitment, hiring, training, business development, along with product development for orthopedic and sports medicine braces and splints.

Lead company from start-up through intitial investor funding resulting in annual United States sales of over $6 M in less than a four year period. Presided over succesful organization design, strategic planning, investor relations, product design & development, sales, marketing, operations, and Human Resources.Co-Creator of the Proprioceptor, an innovative & highly functional guided weight pulley system benefitting arthritis patients, neurological patients, athletes, and those with functional disabilities. During this time, was elected to the Who's Who of Executives and Professionals for 1997-1998.

Led worldwide Rigid Bracing Division of Smith & Nephew DonJoy to record performance, and contributing to DonJoy's surpassing $50 million in revenue for the first time, including rep sales training and surgeon education.

Head Athletic Trainer for all aspects of the medical care for the Varsity & Club Sports. Orthopedic Physician Assistant. Led the Aztec Sports Medicine Center, guiding several hundred Sports Medicine Interns and Physician Fellows through medical career development. Served as Assistant Head Athletic Trainer from August 1986 until May 1988, when promoted to Head Athletic Trainer.

Worked with notable Buffs: Bill McCartney, Alvin Gentry, Jim Caldwell, Colin Harris, Andy Pruitt, Tom Apke, Ralph Patterson, Eric McCarty, Maribeth Andre, Mark Sutton, Gary Barnett, Jon Embree