Building and leading a world-class team of aerospace innovators to provide IDEP(tm) (Integrated Distributed Electric Propulsion) systems for the next generation of VTOL aircraft

Chief Operating Officer and business model architect for VerdeGo Aero. Revolutionizing short-range commercial aviation with a hybrid-electric VTOL aircraft optimized for quiet, efficient operation in urban environments.

Chief Operating Officer (Sept 2013 - April 2016), Advisory Board Member (April 2016 - Present)Erik Lindbergh, grandson of aviation pioneers Charles and Anne Morrow Lindbergh, and his team at Powering Imagination are making the future of aviation CLEAN, QUIET, and EXCITING! We are a catalyst for aviation innovations focused on: electric flight, alternative fuels, and noise reduction. Our Quiet Flight Initiative is a partnership with Embry-Riddle university to create an electric aircraft that will be used for noise-reduction trials with the National Park Service to reduce air tour noise over the Grand Canyon and other sensitive areas. In partnership with both The Museum of Flight in Seattle WA and our Emmy-award winning documentary team, we are creating traveling exhibits and educational content to inspire millions of young innovators.We create significant marketing opportunities for companies and brands who are aligned with our goals of: making aviation more sustainable; and inspiring kids to pursue science, math, and aviation!

Management consulting focused on Strategy, Innovation, and Interim Executive roles to enable clients to successfully achieve their business growth goals. Breadth across a diverse array of industries with a specialization in the emerging field of Electric Aviation. 1) STRATEGY - Developing and refining Business Strategies & Innovation Strategies that deliver profitable growth. Enabling clients to develop successful business models with roadmaps for their implementation.2) INNOVATION - Creating and leading external innovation teams that can quickly deliver results for projects that don't fit a company's current internal resources.3) INTERIM EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP - Filling temporary gaps in executive leadership teams in the COO, GM, and VP R&D/Innovation roles.4) ELECTRIC AVIATION - Working with leading companies in electric flight to create a clean, quiet future for aviation. Depth of expertise applying new technologies at all scales of aviation ranging from micro drones to manned flight.Past clients include businesses in both the US and Asia, ranging from start-ups to Fortune 500 Consumer Products companies. www.chanuteconsulting.com

Joined one of Chanute Consulting Group's clients on a full-time basis. Acted as strategic consultant from June 2015 through March 2016. Joined as EVP Product in March 2016 & led the NPD and Marketing teams responsible for Innovation, Brand Strategy, Product Development, Product Marketing, and Growth at one of the leading lighting and ceiling fan companies serving the: electrical wholesale, home decor, and building industries.Key brands include: Feiss, Tech Lighting, Sea Gull Lighting, LBL Lighting, and Monte Carlo Ceiling Fan Co.

The Product Manufactory (TPM) is a collection of creative professionals dedicated to in-depth collaboration with clients from conception to production. TPM can create products from scratch, work on new technologies, or expand product lines in existing businesses.

Acting as member of executive management team focused on launching the world's first practical recreational electric aircraft. Responsibilities have included temporarily filling the COO role, general management, strategy, marketing strategy, FAA & DULV aircraft certification interfaces, media interfaces, managing GWI's presence at airshows/trade shows, and acting as the company spokesperson during the startup phase of GreenWing International (GWI)

General Management and leadership of the Product Division of Horizon Hobby, which includes all proprietary brands and product lines. Leading Product Development, Product Management, and Purchasing. Major brands include: EFlite, Spektrum, JR, Losi, Hangar 9, Hobby Zone, Park Zone, Athearn, and Pro Boat. Products include radio controlled aircraft, helicopters, cars, and boats in addition to model trains and accessories for the hobby industry.

Responsible for expanding the Calphalon business globally - including expansion into European market and driving ongoing expansion in Asia and Canada.

Built the R&D department at Calphalon including industrial design, engineering, project management, packaging engineering, product testing, and prototyping. Delivered winning product portfolios in gourmet kitchen housewares.

Built the team responsible for developing the devices for the Mr Clean AutoDry car care product line and the Febreze ScentStories aromatherapy product line.

Formed and led the Design for Manufacturing Center, a corporate consulting resource for injection molding, blow molding, and assembly challenges in packaging, dispensers, and devices for P&G.

Managed packaging projects for the Sunny Delight and Hawaiian Punch brands. Developed products using injection molding, blow molding, and corrugated. Worked in corporate R&D consulting team on manufacturability & injection molding projects across all P&G brands