Lead North America sales / go-to-market team for FLIR Optical Gas Imaging Segment

LEVAR is a SaaS ecommerce app which enables brands to use 3d/AR assets to grow sales and create engaging marketing experiences. LevAR customers typically show a 2x conversion rate boost and 30-1 or greater ROI.

As an entrepreneur I sourced the deal for Airkayaks.com, purchased the company, rebranded it, and successfully exited the investment in 2022.• Sourced Airkayaks.com M&A Opportunity• Secured debt financing• Relocated the company• Rebranded and re-launched site, blog• Built supply chain infrastructure• Built Operations team• Lean Operation Expert• Exited the investment to DTC E-Commerce Aggregator

Operated 13 facilities across North America focusing on upstream, and midstream energy service, industrial, construction and mining sectors. Specialist in oilfield tools, wire rope, lifting equipment and industrial technology products. As VP (Business Unit Manager) responsible for ~80 employees, P&L, region/branch managers, national accounts, sales and marketing teams, various value-added service departments, inventory, supply chain, and purchasing functions.

With operations spanning the United States, HSC provides sales, service, and support from the largest inventory of well service specialty products.Supply stores are common, but only HSC provides a complete line up of products integrated with design, repair and re-certification services. From expendables, to capital equipment including, lifting equipment, pipe handling tools, wire rope, technology solutions and more. HSC is committed to being the full service partner our customers can always rely on the get the job done.

Rugged Controls is an ISO 9001 certified manufacturer of rugged programmable controllers, smart deck machinery, sensors, instrumentation, controls and automation equipment.Focus industries range from oil & gas, industrial, oceanographic to mining, aerospace and construction. Our brand of multivariable controllers is continually selected in mission-critical applications where rugged durability, viewability, accuracy and data acquisition is required. Responsible for the rebrand of the company from the LCI group of Measurement Technology NW. Rugged Controls more accurately reflects the diverse market and products we offer. We are a unique mix of being a high end manufacturer, engineering/design group and a service company. Customer support and service are a primary focus for us.During my tenure, I developed and executed business plans for a remote rentals department, new product introductions including new HMI controllers and sensor products, and built strategic partnerships with OEMs and channel sales partners.

As Rice Lake Weighing Systems acquired MSI, I was promoted and given responsibility for integrating MSI's product portfolio into Rice Lake's sales team. Rice Lake had 20+ regional managers and product line vertical sales directors at the time. As SME in overhead sensor products, I was responsible for global sales (product vertical responsibility) and indirect over inside/outside regional sales team. I developed application sales training for internal use, distribution and OEM sales channels. Focus sectors included: Industrial, metals, energy, utility, oil & gas, aerospace, construction, rigging and lifting. Authored technical articles for publication in industry magazines/journals.

Sales, product development and marketing for industry leading line of Crane Scales and Overhead Weighing products - company was acquired by Rice Lake Weighing Systems

Sold a comprehensive line of restorative, preventative, and other dental/medical products and services.Responsible for promoting and selling Centrix products and represent the company in all activities associated with reseller/channel member support.