Manufacturer of premium butcher block cutting boards, kitchen islands, and wood countertops.

LoneStar Artisans celebrates the best of Texas craftsmanship. Headquartered in Plano, Tx and specializing in custom woodworking, our local artisans espouse the time-honored traditions of making beautiful, heirloom pieces of functional art. Whether it is a piece of custom furniture, built-in cabinetry, or a gourmet cutting board, there is something extremely satisfying about creating and sharing a truly well-made thing that will last for generations.

A boutique economics consulting firm founded by Oxford University Professor Raymond Duch. Services include cost-benefit analysis, market forecasting, and other econometrics.Contract position tasked with developing a new corporate strategy and leading business development, with a primary focus on Sector Councils in Canada and Economic Development Corporations in Texas. Leading numerous proposal and presentation efforts with the goal of helping RDA weather the current economic downturn.

An employee-owned, multi-disciplinary consulting firm with over 8,000 employees in 185 locations. Services include civil engineering, management consulting, environmental sciences, and architecture. Revenues in excess of $1 billion U.S.Tasked with turning around a consistently under-performing consulting business, overseeing all sales and marketing activities in the North Texas region. Developed regional and business unit strategies, managed and mentored sales staff, and led pursuit activities. As a result, expanded from one office to five, grew annual sales from $6M to $23M, and gained over 40 new public and private sector clients. Closed over $100 million in sales during tenure. Developed and utilized an effective pursuit leadership process, resulting in a win rate over 40%. Led training for 600 employees nationwide. Established track record of translating highly technical information into clear and concise language.

Performed detailed strategic and financial analysis for a biotechnology company acquired by this boutique Private Equity firm. Negotiated $8M in cash incentives and abatements from Dallas and Houston for relocation. Created pro-formas and comparables for Wall Street analysts. Developed pitch books for major pharmaceutical firms and for analysts.

Developed network of 600 organizations through disciplined cold calling. Sold software, pictorial directories, and printed marketing resources. Highest closing rate for a first year employee in company history, earned “Best of the Best” Award for outstanding sales by company president (1999). Personal sales average of over $70,000/ month. Ranked in top ten of 250 employees in sales production. Managed field teams of sales staff and photographers, including training new employees.

Invested deeply in the lives of over 200 teenagers, serving as a mentor and a teacher. Built a thriving student program by training over 20 lay leaders and creating an organizational and administrative structure.

Marketed and sold computerized automotive ignition systems. Achieved second highest Dollars Per Lead in company’s eight year history. Finished in top three in total sales in five separate months, with total revenues of $200,000.