My background includes various sales and marketing positions in the consumer goods (tobacco, e-cigarettes, and vapor products) industry including 31 years with RJ Reynolds Tobacco Company. My primary responsibilities included leading division and key accounts sales teams. I'm now employed by Xcaliber International, LLC, USA's largest exclusively 4th tier tobacco company.In addition to my experience, I have considerable credibility with the wholesale and retail customer communities in Ohio and nationwide.I also possess strong time management and leadership attributes as well as excellent computer proficiencies in MS Word, MS Excel and MS PowerPoint applications. I served as a Walk Now For Autism Speaks - Columbus Executive Committee member and on the Olentangy Local School District Superintendent’s Athletic Council. I am a past president of the Football Parents at Ohio State organization. I previously served on the Board of Directors of the Ohio Association of Convenience Stores.I live in Galena, OH with my wife Georgette. We are the proud parents of three sons.