• Co-founder and key contributor in the initial strategic planning, capital raising, brand-creation and organizational development of the company. As part of senior management, successfully raised initial capital ($200M), and debt ($220M) necessary to fund the business.• Led the relocation of company’s corporate headquarters to Dublin, Ireland (as appointed by the shareholders); secured office space, established banking and vendor relationships and led the recruitment and hiring of local management team and staff. (Managed the Dublin office for two years until a planned permanent replacement was recruited.)• As head of business development, led the sales team and spear-headed the growth effort establishing the company as a recognized top-tier player in the space. Directly responsible for the funding of $210M of group’s $300M portfolio.• Upon relocation to the California branch office, directed overall marketing efforts for the company including branding, positioning, public relations and event planning. • As lead relationship manager (“chief problem-solver”) successfully negotiated and resolved conflicts and disputes with key customers and vendors.

• Co-founder and managing partner; developed the business plan and executed the formation of the company including brand creation and operations. • Arranged and negotiated an exclusive business development teaming arrangement with Siemens Financial Services, an international finance group, resulting in significant growth, a strong brand presence, market recognition and enhanced ability to serve clients.• Recruited and led a select team of industry experts from start-up to success in arranging and closing over $300M of lease and debt transactions on behalf of clients.

Registered representative (FINRA) involved in Investment banking and strategic consulting; mergers & acquisitions, corporate finance, and financial advisory to middle market companies.

Led the diversification of business aviation service offerings to include financial advisory and debt and lease arrangement to private aviation clients.

Co-founder and head of business development function for vendor-focused (captive) equipment leasing company serving the forest products and wood waste recycling industry through the leasing of commercial wood grinding and processing systems.

As Business Development Manager, developed and led growth and diversification strategy for small-ticket equipment leasing portfolio.

Senior marketing and sales officer led diversification of specialized equipment leasing boutique (focused mainly on plastics and packaging industries) into new industry sectors including aviation and inland marine transportation.

Business development officer responsible for origination of general equipment leasing and finance transactions.

Led a team in developing new specialty aviation finance market niche resulting in the creation and management of a $100m+ international finance portfolio.

As Regional Manager, called on Fortune 500 companies in Southeastern United States selling banks equipment leasing, lease advisory and private debt placement services.

Established new Southeastern US regional office for bank in Atlanta calling on Fortune 500 clientele to sell bank's equipment leasing services.

Analyst responsible for pricing of large-ticket leveraged lease transactions and financial modeling for alternative energy project finance (waste-to-energy, hydro-electric, wind power).