Interim CEO of biotech startup focused on designing stem cells for treating diseases related to aging.

Startup developing novel micro-electronic process control instruments for a range of bio-chem applications. R&D with a major US university.

Principal, 2010 — 2014Worked with several private, state and federal agencies to improve business results and develop personnel. For example: • Twice the keynote speaker for a national conference of thought leaders.• Co-envisioned all-new products that became #1 and #2 Revenue Streams.• Advised future experimentation plans for molecular and cellular research.• Identified environmental changes to enhance lab efficiencies. • Vetted an executive development training manual used by Fortune 500 companies and the United States Congress.• Accepted an 'interim' assignment with US Dept. of Commerce as Communications Manager for 1,200 field personnel, private citizens and a Regional Office covering five states. Continually mentored a diverse peer group. Via telephone, coached a seriously injured, remote co-worker to safety. Clients have included:O2SI, (Charleston, SC); Strategic Intuition, (DFW Area, TX); US Dept. of Commerce, (DC).

• Began investing/consulting Voyager in 2002 because it discovered a novel treatment for Alzheimer’s Disease.• In December, 2005 the IPO failed resulting in corporate upheaval. Due to the value potential of the science and corporate devaluation, led an attempt to re-organize the business and continue development. • Garnered support of Founder, Chief Medical Officer and other significant shareholders representing >40% of stockholders.• 'On-the-job' experience gained in Corporate Governance, Legal Counsel Management, the Dissemination of Critical Information, Leadership of Pharma Professionals and Wall Street toughness.

Environmental Express, Inc., a mid-sized laboratory supply company. • Co-founder; Began work as the only salesman; 18 months later CEO declared a $150k dividend. • Grew sales to $13M through direct and multichannel distribution until EBITDA exceeded 34%. • Identified and drove three of six key product lines. • Envisioned and implemented the “Fries With That Order” Customer Service Department sales training program. • Started a highly praised industry newsletter when commercial marketing platforms abandoned this laboratory sector. • Co-developed Basketing Strategy that increased EBITDA by ~20%. • Planned, wrote and implemented software systems for Sales Management, QA/QC and Custom Elemental Solutions.

National Lead Laboratories; a nationally accredited commercial testing laboratory.• Innovated operating systems that produced sample turn-around times 10 to 30X faster than industry norms while remaining low-cost provider.• Management oversight of key personnel. • Responsible for business results (P&L). • Led company through a private party sale.