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I am designing our products beginning with DealIQ, our proprietary startup business plan preparedness assessment.

Tucson, Az, Us

We are a Tucson, Arizona based non-profit organization of accredited investors who seek opportunities to invest in Southwest regional startup or early stage companies. Desert Angels is a charter member of the Angel Capital Association, and has grown to become one of the leading groups in the country.

Local small business (SmB) still drives the American economy, while service and care between individual people still drive local SmBs. I offer broad-spectrum assistance, straightforward analysis and novel solutions to SmBs and their related trade and industry associations. I have purchased or started, operated and/or sold a dozen SmBs in as many different fields, and use lessons learned from multiple disciplines to help decision-makers apply economic fundamentals and best-practices that are commonly missed.

Glenview, Illinois, Us

McKenna Capital is a Real Estate Private Equity firm that helps accredited investors invest in recession-resistant real estate alongside experienced operating partners who have a proven track record delivering attractive risk-adjusted returns. Our goal is to help investors build long-term wealth and passive income streams through a diversified offering of value-add multifamily, self-storage and manufactured home park investments located in growing regions across the U.S.

Commercial and residential real estate acts as a good hedge against other investments. I have owned and continue to invest in commercial and residential properties. I tend to look for those that offer significant uniqueness relative to their communities and that tend toward a higher standard of condition and services that command higher rents.

A consulting project in which I have served as a lead investor and board member. This company specializes in premium wholesale roasting and multi-store retailing of coffee and gelato. Capanna introduced the first cook/freeze gelato product in East-Central Iowa using genuine Italian-sourced equipment and, when it began, was the only retail roaster in Johnson County, IA. Unlike traditional coffee stores, this business also serves a multi-state region of other coffee store proprietors, grocers, and businesses with wholesale fresh roasted coffee beans and gelato products.

Irvine, California, Us

Founded in 2006, Mid-America Angels (“MAA”) is a regional network of accredited investors dedicated to identifying and funding the most promising early stage companies in the Kansas-Missouri region. MAA typically participates in seed, Series A and Series B rounds. Depending on the size of the capital raise, MAA can either lead the round or be part of the investment syndicate.

Provide supporting services to the Small Business Development Centers by meeting with and assisting small business clients of the SBDC on an as-needed basis. Work with clients to provide business planning and analysis services and consult on a wide range of issues that assist clients with managing cash-flow, profitability and long-term business viability.

Plains Angels is a group of accredited angel investors interested in achieving outsized financial returns by investing in early-stage growth companies. It provides a platform for its members to view and exchange information about investment opportunities in high-potential, early-stage and emerging growth companies.

A consulting project in which I also served as an investor and active partner, this company was profitable in its first year and did over $6M in business our of 2300 sq ft. during its seven year history. It consistently outpaced high-profit ratios according to annual surveys in the sector. Big Poppi was also a top scorer and recognized as one of America’s Best Bicycle Shops by the NBDA in all three years of that program as well as 6th Best Bike Shop in America (2014) by TheActiveTimes.com. Company was profitably exited to allow partners to change lifestyle and pursue new opportunities.

A small-business startup in which I served as a managing partner for the first 2.5 years and ongoing equity holder / board member until the business was successfully sold in July, 2011. After actively marketing and growing the business, I left active management to two other partners in order to pursue other projects. The company built out a county-wide wireless internet ISP footprint, accomplished overseas projects, and served as the largest SmB B-to-B IT equipment and service provider to the Iowa City/Johnson County community, was a vendor to the state of Iowa. The company was positioned as an attractive takeover target as this industry experienced consolidation. I served as a primary consultant to the partners during the sale to a larger company.

A business improvement project (flip), this master Budget system franchise in continuous operation since 1982 was struggling financially and lacked local management. I purchased it with a silent partner. In 16 months, the franchise was moved, fleet was overhauled, and revenue was tripled. Store was successfully sold to another party for double its purchase price.

• Designed and built state-of-the-art audio production studio; • Recipient of multiple Director’s awards;• Led a team effort that re-designed and automated MCI’s script production process achieving a 500% increase in throughput capacity and 99.99% accuracy rate up from 60%.• Included six month work stay in Reading, England.

A music teaching business I started during college in 1991 which grew to 80 private students and five contract-employed teachers. Business specialized in providing musical instrument & vocal lessons in students' homes. Taught children of some of the most well-known families in the area. Sold business to another teacher in 1994 prior to moving to Iowa. Restarted business and continued teaching students part-time in Iowa City until 1998.

A talent and artist management company I formed to help connect University of Miami student musicians with paid opportunities in the community to perform. Managed several bands that played in the area nightlife scene, promoted bands to record companies, and arranged for-hire events requiring a musical component, drawing from a list of dozens of musicians to put jazz and pop ensembles together.

Troy, Michigan, Us

Worked in various positions beginning with outside sales, then promoted to sales trainer, marketing director and finally sales manager for a Dallas area multi-location franchise.