Founded License To Innovate which is an agency focused on bringing innovative products to market and helping small business scale to the next level. Specializing in bringing new products to market and helping small businesses improve their processes to increase cash flows and profitability. www.L2iglobal.com

Development Chairman - Responsible for building the strategic plan to raise $10 M for local wishes

Responsible for licensing and business development of all brands at StanleyBlack&Decker, to include Stanley, BLACK+DECKER, DEWALT, Porter Cable, Stanley FATMAX, Bostitch and FACOM. Increased sales by $200 M in two years and restructured organization from an agency led model to an internally managed. Built a team of 20 professionals located throughout the world and helped 73 partners significantly improve operations, sales and focus on e-commerce as a sustainable competitive advantage. Developed innovation model to connect small inventors with iconic brands to efficiently bring products to market. Developed strategic plan for business acquisitions that analyzed over 100 companies and narrowed them down to the top 10 actionable targets.

• Responsible for Product Development and Brand Development for Consumer Power Tools, Tradesman Power Tools, Outdoor and Home Products (BLACK+DECKER, Porter Cable, Bostitch PT, DEWALT Outdoor & Stanley)• Successfully Grew Top Line Sales to $1.3 B (+11%) while eliminating non-strategic platforms of products (OPP approx. $25 M and hand tools $8M)• Successfully Grew Profits to $150 M (+23%) or an improvement of 330 bps• Successfully Restructured Marketing, Engineering, and Brand Teams in First 90 Days of position to focus on innovative new products• Redeveloped Product Development Process to Focus on Quality First• Modernized BLACK+DECKER brand to include new brand positioning, logo, industrial design, marketing tactics, and focus on innovative solutions• Led the transition from Ni-Cd Battery platforms to Lithium in BLACK+DECKER Tools, HP, & Outdoor and Porter Cable Tools which resulted in better products and higher profits• Developed DEWALT Professional Outdoor strategic plan and executed phase 1 and 2 of new products

In charge of Global Operations for the Outdoor, Home Products and Paint Strategic Business Units.

Responsible for all channel marketing functions for DEWALT and Porter Cable brands to include pricing, promotion, placement, merchandising, new product introduction, channel conflict, MAPP and sales management.

• Responsible for $150 Million of US Sales and Global Product Development• Direct Responsibility for a team of 5 product managers, Indirect Responsibility for a team of 20 Engineers• Developed and Implemented Profitability Enhancement Plan for Woodworking Business that resulted in a 25% Improvement in Profits (2007 to 2008) and 46% Improvement in 2009 • Delivered a 5 Year Global Product Road to deliver growth in Sales and Profits• Developed Business & Growth Plans for Dust Management which has targeted annual sales of $25 Million,• Developed DEWALT’s first range of Dust Extractors and related accessories• Implemented Brand Strategy to utilize Porter Cable, DEWALT & DELTA for a full continuum of products

Responsibility for Global Product Development of Drills, Hammerdrills, Grinders, Metalworking Tools and Debris Management Tools

• Direct responsibility for $1.2 B in US Sales and Over $200 Million in Operating Income• Responsible for all marketing functions with Key Customers such as Home Depot, Lowes and Sears, Amazon, Ace, Fastenal, Grainger, MSC, CPO.com, MaxTools.com• Implemented first national price increase in over 10 years• Developed National and Local promotion to drive sales of DEWALT Product

• Direct Responsibility for over $250 Million in Sales for the Construction and Woodworking business• Successful Navigate DEWALT through 2 line reviews – Securing 8 new listings• Developed Promotional Plans Including Successful “Contractor Days” Events• Negotiated and Secured new DELTA listings replacing existing Jet Power Tool Program

Responsible for developing all marketing programs (pricing, promotions, placement and product) for Lowes.

Responsible for Developing and Managing NASCAR ProgramDeveloped Associated Sponsorship Strategy that is currently Netting Over 60% Recoupment of CostsRestructure the Field Marketing Teams to Focus on Residential and Commercial End UsersDeveloped Hispanic Marketing Strategy to Target ContractorsDeveloped the Current Licensing StrategyDesigned and Project Managed the Construction and Execution of over 20 Mobile Marketing Vehicles/ProgramSuccessfully Developed and Executed the "Million Dollar Challenge" which is called one of the "Greatest DEWALT Marketing Programs"

• Provided Financial Support for the Professional Power Tools Group• Instrumental participant in the implementation of SAP and Hyperion Financial Planning Systems• Developed Key Management Reporting Systems that are still in use in SBDK’s financial rhythms

• Successfully completed Professional Leadership Development Course in MOS of 88N• Crossed Trained with the British Army in Marchwood, England

• Planned, executed and completed audits for a wide variety of domestic and international corporations spanning various industries including manufacturing, consumer goods and defense. Black and Decker, McCormick Spices, United Defense • Assisted clients in complying with the reporting and filing requirements of the SEC for annual and quarterly filings (10k and 10Q)