I have been working with the Pamunkey Indian Tribe in establishing their Government contracting efforts. In early 2019, I formally joined PIE-PS (Pamunkey Indian Enterprises-Professional Services) as a senior advisor. PIE-PS recently received SBA Tribal 8a certification, it’s the first and only Virginia based tribe to earn this certification. Please check out PIE-PS.com to learn more about this historic Virginia-based tribe and it’s Government Contracting arm.In Jan 2016, I co-founded CAV Angels, a Angel Investment club for UVA Alumni, with a small group of great entrepreneurs and investors in C'ville. I continue to work with several private equity and angel investment groups. I am also teaching entrepreneurship at the UVA School of Engineering. In between all that, I am also sitting on several corporate, Community and non-profit boards and advisory boards, including the TomTomFestival (Charlottesville), Sorensen Institute, UVA Health Foundation, PFP Cyber, ImpactMakers, and others.Previously, I had the great honor of being appointed Secretary of Commerce and Trade for the Commonwealth of Virginia from 1/2010-1/2014. I ran a Secretariat that was responsible for Economic Development, Job Creation, Tourism, Film, Industry Regulation and Safety, Housing and other Commerce related fields. I have traveled all over the commonwealth meeting the great people of VA and experiencing the beauty of this wonderful state!!! Relocate your business to VA - the "Best State for Business"... and I had traveled all over the country and the world tell the VA story!Before, I was President of Totus Lighting Solutions, a "green energy" LED streetlight and indoor lighting startup with international presence. Also, I was actively involved in working/mentoring with several other technology startup companies and small businesses.I previously owned CHM, an IT services firm specializing in Government (DoD and Civilian) contracting. We grew that company from 5 people to 550 in about 9 years.