I live my life in a way that I hope leaves it better than I found it. I get what I give. I serve with skill, competence, and integrity, allowing researchers, and colleagues to capitalize on the mutually beneficial relationships that we create. Involved in Research and Development activities for over 34 years. Provide research and development support for advance energy concepts through reactive materials testing, characterization & metallurgy. I enjoy using my education and related experience in business to interact with financial professionals in three different partnerships, and two nonprofit organizations that provide opportunity to network and collaborate with like minded investors, entrepreneurs, and societal concerns.My experience and education demonstrate my focus on project implementation. Working at the intersection of in-facility work execution and project management. My business degree builds on my hands-on experience and creativity to create a valuable resource for implementing projects efficiently and effectively. I have a very valuable network of talented colleagues that makes my R&D activities continue to grow and collaborations are enriching.Specialties: Working and mentoring people with diverse backgrounds and able to work with everyone at any level of skill and education. I have a great skill set for making people very successful with their research by empowering them through involvement and empathy. I have 16 years experience in nondestructive testing, using ultrasonic, x-ray, & isotope sources with nondestructive inspection techniques on weldments, and other fabrication processes. I have done unique metal alloy fabrication, advanced material sample preparation and characterization. I am an expert with handling and preparation of nuclear and other energy related materials.I am a silent leader in my endeavors and I look for opportunities across clean energy, water, agribusiness, and the secular economy and being active in venture capital and Idaho small business.