Leading commercialization of new FDA-cleared medical device targeting pain management. New modality shows that it can be used across many medical disciplines and for both pre and post-op to reduce pain and edema.

Leading technology spin out to develop & commercialize an advanced polymeric drug delivery platform from researchers at the University of Minnesota. The CAPRO platform is flexible, adaptable and can accelerate the drug development process across small molecule drugs, biologics and combination products. Currently developments include our own proprietary drug formulations targeting cancer therapies, metabolic diseases, and new modes of drug delivery. Also, leading the forging of development partnerships with pharma/biotech companies so they can leverage our advance to increase solubility, stability, drug loading, release kinetics and bioavailability across new and existing API's.

I help companies by leading growth initiatives and forging new strategies by expanding their revenues by building new markets streamline operations & driving international expansion. My experience includes: - Leading startup and spin-off ventures for Fortune 500 corporations that leveraged strategic planning and business model development and reinvention strategies with an emphasis in implementing product/service launches. - Specialization in helping companies understand the feasibility, development and marketing of current or future product/service concepts. - Expertise in ideation/innovation/product development projects that need strategy development from “idea” stage, including design/engineering, prototyping, and manufacturing. - Expertise in developing integrated multi-channel Go-to-Market strategies that engage consumers, increase customer retention, drive market visibility, and increase revenue streams.

Leader of medical device development company that leverages innovation to impact markets. Work with clinicians on taking medical product ideas, bringing them through the product development cycle, then to commercialization. Current developments include:- Developed and brought to market new disposable oral airway devices to change and take over the worldwide airway management market. Licensed product line to large strategic- Developing novel anti-snoring & obstructive sleep apnea device targeting worldwide market.- Developing new minimally-invasive drug delivery platform to target neurodegenerative diseases (i.e., Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, etc.)

Leader and strategist for product development, product marketer, e-business and wholesale distribution holding company focused on developing and bringing new technologies/product concepts to market. Launched and spun-out 5 separate product/service companies under corporate umbrella. - Adventus Marketing Concepts: Web/Interactive development and online marketing- RotoPower™ Products: Developed and launched new induction technology products using DRTV "As Seen On TV" launch into national retail.- ForceOut™ Products: Developed and launched chemical products business for consumer, commercial, and industrial market segments. - Cragar® Car Care: developed and brought to market car care products under license to the consumer and commercial automotive marketplace- Beverage Creations: brought to market patented new age beverage product, bioTonic™Expertise in building businesses from the ground up; (strategy - planning - concept - development – to market) or transforming current product and service offerings. Internet strategist that builds and manages web properties and drives e-commerce initiatives. including web development, interactive marketing, PR, SEO/SMO, support and fulfillment operations. Vast experience at applying technology to new applications or building new products that fill product niches. building new brands utilizing integrated product marketing strategies. Experienced at driving product development lifecycles with R&D teams to spur innovation.

Opened and led start-up regional office for business consulting & IT system integrator. Managed over 80 team members and oversaw $40M P&L. Specialized as an "Elephant Hunter" for selling large strategic development and outsourcing deals. Sold the following core services: Business Consulting, e-Business Integration (EAI, ERP, CRM, SCM, IPS, etc.) and Outsourcing Solutions (Data Center, Application Development (offshore), and Business Process Outsourcing (BPO)).

Tasked with leading sales and marketing for new division that would build new products/services and drive new revenue streams. Developed Go-to-Market strategy and launched marketing and sales initiatives for the 1st web-centric Managed Storage Services (MSS) (SaaS) effort in the world.

Built commercial spin-off of GTE Government Systems; built service platforms around network consulting, network security, system management software and outsourcing (data center, network management, & business process outsourcing (BPO).

Opened start-up regional office for systems integrator providing data storage systems, data network management, transactional management systems, and business continuity & disaster recovery services.