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Lisle, Illinois, United States

DeSpir is a networked 3PL transportation services provider for mission-critical cargo. DeSpir qualifies and manages a network of carriers that comply with standards set by its proprietary quality management and risk mitigation systems. The company’s carrier, security and law enforcement relationships are longstanding, proven and effective. DeSpir collaborates with national task forces and law enforcement agencies to combat and prevent cargo theft. They are laser-focused on successfully transporting ultra-high-value and highly targeted cargo, including pharmaceuticals, vaccines, biologic and gene therapies, cold chain, high-value electronics, apparel, aerospace equipment, credit cards and more.DeSpir solutions include: Ultra-High-Value Transportation, Cold Chain Management, Expedited Services, Hazmat and a Network of Qualified Carrier Partners

Glen Ellyn, Il

Facilitated strategic planning sessions with clients utilizing Blue Ocean Strategy © methodology which resulted in executable strategies to successfully reposition established products in under served markets. Coached CEO and executive teams in implementing new strategies using proven methodologies like The Execution Roadmap ™ and Rockefeller Habits.

New York, Chicago, Los Angeles

Production Company focused on development of dramatic and reality entertainment properties.

Glen Ellyn, Il

Drove vision and growth strategy for organization based on a combination of acquisitions and new products. Fostered a values based culture emphasizing open communication, collaboration, and accountability. Led and guided senior team in creatively identifying new revenue and product opportunities in the public sector/education market.Delivered a unique integrated Microsoft based Fund Accounting product to market which enables Not-for-Profit companies and Public Sector agencies to accurately track and report on financial activity.Innovated the next generation of Student Information Systems in collaboration with Microsoft. This product optimized registration, scheduling, attendance, grades, program assessments, health, and discipline. Applied Social Networking functions to the education market.Established critical relationships with equity investment banking firms to secure up to $7M for acquisitions and product development in the Student Information / K-12 market place. Successfully negotiated the sale of the company, creating a significant return for shareholders

Naperville, Il

Turned around a hemorrhaging business unit by restructuring to achieve significant growth and profits within 90 days. Consistently realized revenue and profitability goals over the next three quarters.Created national software development business unit resulting in multimillion dollar revenue stream. This strategic practice created longer, more stable annuity revenue streams. Member of Senior Leadership team that secured $9M initial round of equity funding.

Naperville, Il

Founded Great Plains software reseller/Contract software development/ Staff Augmentation Company. Created venture plan clearly identifying markets and assumptions with measurable criteria for go/no go decisions. Fostered relationship with Fortune 500 firms attaining preferred vendor list for: Motorola, Baxter Travenol, Walgreens, Abbott and Trans UnionSold company to Scitor Enterprises in 2000.

Master Of Fine Arts (Mfa), Creative Producing

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Accounting