Business and technology strategist providing fractional CIO services for the mid-market. Specialist in company turnarounds, acquisitions, project rescues and other challenging situations.

REAL FIT, INC is a measurement and data company. Our sole mission is to become the official standard for fitness evaluation and tracking. To support that mission, we provide comprehensive services, tools and data to help individuals and organizations measure, assess and monitor fitness performance. We also provide a common language and related definitions in order to compare performance across any sport, discipline or fitness level.

Provided advisory, transformation and operational services as a contracted resource for a middle-market private equity firm that acquired four industry-leading, global businesses from a multi-billion-dollar corporation in a single transaction. - Performed all technology due diligence, including business systems, IT operations, software products and marketing operations- Developed comprehensive technology strategy to create a new business platform from scratch to support manufacturers providing precision measurement and data solutions- Successfully executed an aggressive transition program, going live simultaneously on four separate business systems across five countries within 12 months, plus a corporate system for AR/AP- Designed a unique hybrid support model, allowing for individual business unit ownership and accountability with central leverage through shared policies and vendors- Established professional support and security services, through a US-based help desk and infrastructure management firm- Partnered with a business systems support provider to address gaps at local business level in ongoing system administration- Managed all IT expenses, including contracts and projects, through a strict governance program.Engagement ended with a successful transition to internal local management.

Served as partner investing in mid-market technology platforms. Firm dissolved in Q1 2024.

icHealth is dedicated to bridging the gap between proven IT workforce development programs and rewarding careers, with an emphasis on opportunities for veterans and inner city young adults.

Provided IT strategy and leadership for transportation provider undergoing Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings.

Responsible for consolidation of disparate IT business units into global shared services as part of overall company transformation. Drove successful global integration effort, involving over 700 employees and 40 business/country units in <18 months. Also created and marketed an enterprise collaboration strategy which became a key component of the overall corporate program.

Led major IT turnaround as CIO, including transformation of outsourcing model and refocus towards customer service. Dramatically improved or established all metrics for financial performance, operational quality and customer service. Executed flawless transition of primary outsourcing vendor. Reinvigorated employee morale and company respect as measured by internal surveys.

Launched smallCo, an IT services business focused on affordable solutions for mid-sized companies - with zero venture capital. Built prestigious client list, including Wrigley, Brach’s, Kinko’s & Jordan Winery. Developed innovative, affordable hybrid sourcing model ex-India for onsite and remote projects.

Coordinated international IT activity during PepsiCo’s acquisition of Quaker (2000-2001). Architect and thought leader for emerging markets business systems strategy in Asia/Pacific for PepsiCo (1998-1999). Integrated IT systems at US$300mm acquisition in Australia (1998). Pioneer in PepsiCo’s use of offshore IT resources ex-India (1996-2001). First expatriate IT executive within Frito-Lay (Australia, 1995)