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Wichita, Kansas, United States

Dubai Energy Partners is an international upstream oil & gas company. Currently working in Italy, Azerbaijan, Mexico, and Indonesia.

Muskogee, Ok 74401

Working to raise both debt and equity funding for oil and gas well rework for various opportunities in the U.S. and in various international locations . Currently under contract as CFO of Dubai Energy Partners, Inc.Finalizing business plan and proformas for metal shredding recycling facility

Muskogee, Ok

Responsibilities included the following:- Retention, expansion and revitalization of downtown.- Recruitment of retail businesses- Management of Muskogee’s Urban Renewal Agency.- Management of Muskogee’s airport.- Management of the Planning, Building Services and Inspection Departments.- Managed contract organization (Spectracor) in charge of Civic Center- Developed an incentive program to build loft apartments in downtown to attract millennials.- Developed an… Show more Responsibilities included the following:- Retention, expansion and revitalization of downtown.- Recruitment of retail businesses- Management of Muskogee’s Urban Renewal Agency.- Management of Muskogee’s airport.- Management of the Planning, Building Services and Inspection Departments.- Managed contract organization (Spectracor) in charge of Civic Center- Developed an incentive program to build loft apartments in downtown to attract millennials.- Developed an internship program with local colleges and Workforce Development.- Partnered with the Arts Council, Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame and the Three Rivers Museum to design the Depot District. Show less

Fort Worth, Tx

- Developed a Research and Development Agreement between a high tech research company and commercial aerospace company to bring their technology to the marketplace.- Developed close working relationships with public sector finance groups such as Oppenheimer, Orix, Royal Bank of Canada, and Petrus Capital Management to fund client projects.- Developed a metal shredding business in the U.S. and offshore. Responsible for financial proformas, business plan, corporate structure, as well… Show more - Developed a Research and Development Agreement between a high tech research company and commercial aerospace company to bring their technology to the marketplace.- Developed close working relationships with public sector finance groups such as Oppenheimer, Orix, Royal Bank of Canada, and Petrus Capital Management to fund client projects.- Developed a metal shredding business in the U.S. and offshore. Responsible for financial proformas, business plan, corporate structure, as well as raising equity and debt financing.- Provided initial study for the development of a 2700 acre eco-resort and entertainment district. Show less

Orlando, Fl

Contributed to the FEDC's mission of enhancing economic development within the State of Florida.

Port Charlotte, Fl

As Director of the Economic Development Office, responsible for all business recruitment, retention, and expansion activities in the County. Also reported to the Boards of two separate tax increment financed (TIF) redevelopment areas within the County, and provided executive management for the Charlotte County Industrial Development Authority (Special Independent Development District), and the privately funded Enterprise Charlotte Economic Council (501(c)6). Member of the Workforce… Show more As Director of the Economic Development Office, responsible for all business recruitment, retention, and expansion activities in the County. Also reported to the Boards of two separate tax increment financed (TIF) redevelopment areas within the County, and provided executive management for the Charlotte County Industrial Development Authority (Special Independent Development District), and the privately funded Enterprise Charlotte Economic Council (501(c)6). Member of the Workforce Development Board and the Florida Economic Development Council.Key Accomplishments• Recruited companies from the UK, Australia and the UAE. Established close ties with pharmaceutical companies in India and Europe.• Study Partner for the Florida Trade and Logistics Study by the Florida Chamber Foundation.• Recruited 1800 high paying jobs despite the poor economy. • Established an EB-5 Visa Regional Center to attract foreign direct equity investment in projects.• Brought additional finance programs to the county to support recruitment, retention and expansion. Performed a competitive analysis of the region.• Developed an in-house economic impact analysis program that analyzed revenue flow, cost, and net benefit for all projects. • Empowered the Arts Community through a study that defined the economic impact of every dollar spent on the arts. • Staged a Renewable Energy Conference with national and international speakers. Show less

Port St. Lucie, Fl

- Provided to the City of Fort Pierce a complete blueprint to establish an Economic Development Agency. - Guided landowners through governmental requirements for the development of an industrial park in Fort Pierce.- Developed a business plan for importing aggregate from the Dominican Republic.

Port St. Lucie, Fl

Responsible for all economic development activities, including retention, expansion, recruitment, marketing and branding in one of the nation’s fasted growing counties. Reported to a 25 member Board of Directors.Key Accomplishments• In less than five years successfully recruited technology companies, biotech, manufacturers, distribution centers, power plants, and retail/commercial centers totaling over 6000 jobs and $600M in tax base.• Developed the EDC of St. Lucie County into a… Show more Responsible for all economic development activities, including retention, expansion, recruitment, marketing and branding in one of the nation’s fasted growing counties. Reported to a 25 member Board of Directors.Key Accomplishments• In less than five years successfully recruited technology companies, biotech, manufacturers, distribution centers, power plants, and retail/commercial centers totaling over 6000 jobs and $600M in tax base.• Developed the EDC of St. Lucie County into a recognized leader in the community.• Established the Business Assistance Center (BAC) to assisted 476 companies that had received damage from hurricanes Frances and Jeanne. • Member of the Workforce Development Board and the Florida Atlantic University Advisory Board. • Partnered with Port St. Lucie and the developer on an annexation that involved 9450 acres of land on which entitlements were granted by the City for 25,900 homes, 300 hotel rooms and 6,000,000 sq. ft. of non-residential development.• Worked closely with the Fort Pierce Redevelopment Agency on downtown revitalization. • Developed and hosted a weekly one hour radio show entitled the “Business Monitor on the Air” for three years.• Established Florida’s Research Coast (FRC) EDC as a regional entity, directed the strategic plan development, and was the first Chairman of the organization. Show less

Lakeland, Fl

Member of the executive team that was responsible for the guidance and management of all company activities. Lakeland Electric is a municipal utility with 113,000 customers and 1100MW of generation. Specific responsible was to develop strategic growth initiatives to replace revenue that was expected to be lost due to deregulation of the wholesale electric market.

Knoxville, Tn

International Teaming Associates (ITA) was a consulting practice which specialized in economic development programs, business planning, and funding solutions for technology companies. Responsibilities included lead generation, market studies, competitor analyses, risk assessment, development of business plans and financial models, and formulation of diversification strategies. Also responsible for qualification and project packaging of companies for presentation to venture capital firms.

San Jose, Ca, Houston, Tx, Decatur, Alabama, Knoxville, Tn

Held a variety of engineering management and contract management positions working on nuclear power generating stations. Managed large groups of employees (~50) and contractor employees (~500). Wrote, bid, negotiated and administered contracts for engineering, construction, start-up testing and maintenance activities at Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant. Largest contract was $365M. Participated as a key team member in the successful start-up and restart of five nuclear power plants.

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.) With Distinction, Engineering

Activities and Societies: Kappa Sigma Fraternity Varsity Football

Master Of Science (Ms), Mechanical Engineering