I’m humbled by the opportunity to serve as the CEO for the Montana Tech Foundation. My role will embrace building greater public awareness, visibility, and understanding of the Foundation and the ability to expand the donor base and increase net annual revenue. To achieve strategic initiatives and goals, I look forward to working with the Foundation board and the Tech advancement and alumni relations team. Together, it’s going to be a big year! #rolldiggers

The Founder Institute is a four month program operating in over 20 cities worldwide that trains new and seasoned founders on the current best practices for building the next generation of companies. The program facilitates weekly sessions where experienced entrepreneurs help other Founders develop and launch their new businesses. The program offers a founder-friendly startup environment, mentorship from renowned CEOs, fundraising opportunities at fair market value, and shared equity upside among all participants in the companies formed.

Responsible for leading the Advancement and Community Engagement for WSU Tri-Cities.

Manages a portfolio of 80+ high-level foundations and corporations with the goal of connecting them with UC Davis educators, scientists, and physicians, leading to philanthropic investment. My fundraising efforts exceed six-figures annually. I regularly conduct complex strategy sessions, draft and copy-edit grants and proposals, and meet face-to-face with faculty, business leaders, and foundation program managers to submit high-level funding requests. Additionally, I connect internal faculty with one another to expand ideas and strengthen the potential for innovative research. In my role I effectively engage with the local and regional community by conducting travel in the Northern California area to meet with businesses, foundations, and government agencies to promote UC Davis research, programs, and brand.

Responsible for weekly production and studio show elements.

•Increase membership, catering and tournament revenue by executing and managing outbound sales calls to drive awareness, creating and implementing lead generation strategies; scheduling tours andprospecting events; identifying and pursuing target markets by monitoring club and community demographics;utilizing contact database daily to build and maintain prospects, track leads and accurately report all salesmetrics; networking with members, guests and the community to maximize leads and referrals; maintaining relationships with previous event hosts and members; manage and synergize with fellow salesteam members and maximize customer potential •Manage administrative requirements and logistics by developing and adhering to Sage contracts/applications/confirmation agreements, work with operations on member programming, members communication and value added member benefits; communicating requirements in advance to appropriate departments or outside vendors and following up to ensure that corporate standards of quality and service are met, maintaining a close working relationship with event host, meeting and greeting tournament organizer at event and following up with event hosts to ensure satisfaction and maximize referrals •Maintain communication with management by participating in the Weekly Sales Meeting and providing weekly and monthly status reports including PACE, Activity Reports, Task List, Pipeline and others as requested by management through Sage •Manages Sales staff job results by recruiting, selecting and hiring with General Manager qualified individuals; conducting sales orientation and training; assigning, evaluating, supervising performance and carrying out disciplinary action as needed, in accordance with AGC policies and applicable laws •Execute the club-specific marketing plan approved by Corporate Marketing Department, including hosting two (2) prospecting events per calendar year, one of which must be an open house.

Responsible for retention and new business for 97.9 ESPN Radio. A regional ESPN station in Tallahassee, Florida.

Responsible for generating new revenue through membership. Also specializing in retention programming and planning.

Responsible for the direct sale and communication of collegiate licensed products produced by AGS Branding to the sports industry.

Overseeing the development, implementation and execution of a comprehensive strategic marketing and promotions plan for the home events of all seventeen athletic teams, in conjunction with the director.

Writing, pitching, producing and coordinating promotional campaigns and short format spots for original and live remote production on a nationally televised platform.

Assisted with creation, coordination and distribution of quality work for national live and remote television production.