ThinkUp Technologies invents, sells, and services web-based tools for various industries that amplifies a human's ability to do their job.

10-years ago, I built Contractors Cloud to help sales oriented general contractors better manage what they do. Today, we're doing it all over again and are excited about the upcoming release of our Contractors Cloud RainMaker product.

Invented and sold the Curb Cushion and Tough Ramp construction products.

I was compelled to run for Mayor because there were problems that needed to be solved and felt my skills and experience would be beneficial in solving those issues. All Annandale needed was someone crazy enough to step up, bring all stakeholders together, and say we’re going to tackle these issues.Without really knowing how we would tackle those problems, we took a risk, had many open discussions with all who had an interest, came up with reasonable solutions, developed action plans, and then simply worked those plans until our goals were met.We accomplished a lot and I left our community strong and doing well. Better than most.My advice to our community: Stay active, get involved, and keep open minds. It’s the only way your voice is heard and the only way we can get the things we feel are important done.

Pioneered aerial photography with UAV/drone based remote controlled helicopters

Designed, estimated, administered contracts, and supervised numerous multi-million dollar projectsExpanded the storm restoration division from a local platform to a national platform in 2 yearsDesigned a revolutionary CRM and project management software that introduced a high level of efficiency and organization never seen before in the storm restoration industryResponsible for hiring and managing Marketing and Sales Management PositionsDeveloped direct selling Sales Presentations specifically for the storm restoration marketDeveloped sales training manuals which cover selling skills, field training, and technical skillsSuccessful salespersone selling storm restoration in addition to General Manager duties

Designed, constructed, and managed numerous residential land developments in central Minnesota.

Designed, estimated, administered contracts, and supervised numerous land development projects. Designs included site layout, streets, water and sewer services, storm sewer, pond design, and structural pad layoutDesigned a CRM and project management software that introduced a high level of efficiency and organizationCoordinated projects with City Officials, Planning Commissions, Park Boards, and Municipal Engineers

Managed a team of outside sales representativesConducted heat loss calculations and estimated energy usage costsSold off-peak energy products and home security systems to developers, home builders, and homeowners

Conducted field staking for site grading activitiesOperated various heavy equipmentInstrumental in the design and construction of a championship golf course