DAVE KOWERT - A nationally recognized business strategist, Dave has founded and scaled businesses in the entertainment industry, national and international politics, the high tech building industry, real estate development, and most recently in the agriculture space. With 30+ years of experience across various business disciplines Dave currently manages several of his own entrepreneurial ventures and provides his experience and extensive contact list as a member of the Board of Directors for several fast growing companies. Dave is known for having the perfect mix of creativity, vision, team leadership and tactical implementation skills. His focus on communication and collaboration has created business allies throughout the finance and investment world who often participate in projects he is involved with. His track record of moving companies from marginal too profitable speaks to his ability to communicate a shared vision and then lead teams to turn "vision" into "reality". Dave has leveraged his experience and problem solving skills as a strategic and business consultant to "C" level individuals and business Board Rooms throughout the United States. His unique perspectives and his ability to not only develop a unique solution but then persuade the "real people" in organizations that the solution is worth the short term pain of change keeps his consulting company (Next Tack Consulting) in demand throughout the US.When not working, Dave enjoys family time, golf, and competitive sailing.