Leader of innovative product company that provides wide range of merchandising and furniture products to public libraries, universities, community centers and schools. Offering includes patented acrylic displays (Magbox, Magbrowz & Magstak), Disovery Tables, Maker Tables and Skware Tables, Carrels and OPAC Stations.

Non-profit Volunteer House Corporation Board President of the Sigma Chi Fraternity.Operate and maintain $4.5MM college residential facility at Bradley University in Peoria, IL.Coordinate all aspects of strategic planning, budgeting,financing, maintenance and board member recruitment.Liaison with University and General Fraternity on safety & housing issues.

Dive volunteer in the Caribbean Reef habitat responsible for feeding the animals, maintaining the environment and presenting during the interactive feeding demonstration.Dive volunteer that works with a 5 person team to help clean and maintain the Marine Mammal Environment at the Shedd Aquarium.

Responsible for growing the businesses of ICF (International Contract Furnishing), Nienkämper, Unika Vaev Textiles & Acoustical products and Eisys through our network of independent representatives.

Non-profit Association Volunteer focused on the development of professional relationships among the association, exhibitor members and the library community.Focus on leadership, membership growth, value-based conference experience and library scholarship funding.Contribute to librarian professional development, association advancement of reading, research and material preservation.

Increased sales from $5MM to $13MM by re-organizing sales territories, developing & implementing sales plan, opening new channels and identifying/closing key customer targets.Developed company branding and positioning statement, created product/channel presentation materials.Led implementation of SalesForce.com― a comprehensive CRM and Project Management Tool.Established standard pricing for institutional, commercial & contract market segments.

Established sales force for start-up, architectual lighting company & launched its first product line.Hired & trained 41 top specification sales agencies to represent company across the US.Implemented advertising & pr releases to coincide with product & literature launch.Successfully introduced Ivalo to industry at LightFair in San Francisco.

Built $15.2MM specification business including all aspects of marketing, strategic planning, top-line growth and bottom-line profitability.Increased sales from $7.1MM to $22.7MM by organizing company structure, expanding sales/marketing channels, improving manufacturing processes and lowering costs.Drafted and implemented Tech Lighting’s first business plan responsible for company’s strategic development and overall success. Positioned business to sell to investors with significant ROI.

Developed & implemented Battalion Special Weapons Training program that led to top rating in 8th Infantry Division.Leader of 155mm cannon platoon recognized as highly proficient and combat ready.Executive Officer of Radar Battery that provided general support for entire Division. Managed maintenance of $26MM worth of radar equipment to 96% readiness rate.