My wild ride (aka career) started as a fresh-faced MBA in GE's Executive Leadership Program. What I thought would be a quick resume and experience booster turned into a 11-year journey, spanning roles at GE Plastics, Water and Appliances before ultimately "settling down" with a corporate gig in Consumer Ventures at 30 Rock. Serendipitously, this last stop at GE led me to an innovative but little-known startup in the heart of Kentucky, Big Ass Fans. After joining the company as COO and taking it to new heights over the next two years, I led a landmark sale of the business for $500 million to a private equity firm. Big Ass Fans, big-ass sale. Inspired by the success of Big Ass Fans and motivated to create something impactful, I co-founded a disruptive cleaning start-up, Truman's, with fellow Big Ass Fans alum Alex Reed. The technology-driven company was recognized as a World Changing Idea by Fast Company, and received coverage from dozens of major outlets and publications such as Forbes, Inc, Cheddar, Good Housekeeping and many more. I recently stepped away from the role of CEO of Leaf Home. Leaf is a leading technology-enabled direct-to-consumer provider of branded, innovative home solutions in North America. The company is on a mission to enhance the safety, enjoyment, and comfort of homeowners and their families by delivering seamless, transformative home solutions, including gutter protection, home safety, water purification, and other home enhancement products. With its corporate headquarters in Hudson, Ohio, and locations across the U.S. and Canada, Leaf Home has become a trusted partner to over 1.1 million homeowners.Throughout this exciting career, I've also become the father of two, an accomplished abstract artist and a best-selling author (https://tinyurl.com/elephantsdilemma). If you want to be part of the next chapter or just say hi, send me a message!
Listed skills include Strategy, Marketing Strategy, Cross Functional Team Leadership, Leadership, and 23 others.