Atlantic Shark Institute -Devoted to the health of our oceans and of sharks in particular. Sharks are the ocean’s apex predator, I am a firm believer that they are critical to long term health of both the ocean environment and the overall health of the planet. As director of the ASI, I oversee all avenues of research, brand, and mission as well as forming collaborations with the region’s leading scientific institutions. The Atlantic Shark Institute is focused on both conducting and supporting the research so that we may have a positive impact on their long term sustainability. FG Waters LLC -Highly experienced in all elements of building a business, vision creation, competitive analysis, sales management and planning, strategic planning, execution and driving for results. Successful entrepreneur, business leader and growth driver with more than 40 years of hands on experience. Was co-founder and senior leader of the nation's largest provider of education billing, payment processing and affordability counseling services for schools and families. Managed all elements of competitive strategy and growth, goal creation, goal achievement as well as national marketing plans. Responsibilities included the management of a sales staff exceeding 300 professionals. Led the successful acquisition of several competing companies and the sale of Tuition Management Systems to the nation's 12th largest bank through strategic negotiation with several competing companies.Current roles allow me to be at the epicenter of business assessment, counseling, growth and investment.