• Utilized unique knowledge of Allband’s background to aid in securing additional $10,000,000.00 RUS grant• Identify new areas of expansion and growth, both geographic and new markets in existing locations• Facilitate complex easement and installation process in new network build-out; worked with landowners, engineer, local and state regulatory bodies, and budget restrictions to maximize network build-out under complex constraints unique to RUS lenders and non-profits• Investigate, present, and implement advanced IT services to clients based on individual needs; faciliate quote, work orders, implementation, and billing, with IT technicians• Develop network plans in conjunction with engineer and with future growth in mind• Work with local, state and federal entities to ensure regulatory guidelines are met; oversee permitting process with Road Commissions, MDOT, MDEQ/DNRE, METRO Authority• Give updates to regulatory agencies, cooperative members, and local municipalities; contact local, state, and federal lawmakers for updates, support letters, and leverage on various issues, work with local agencies to build community outreach• Organize meetings with governmental entities, potential costumers, vendors, and annual cooperative meetings• Implement new staffing policies, job descriptions, and training procedures for newly created positions; oversee five outside plant, network technicians, and office staff positions, including hiring/firing, timekeeping, HR, benefits, handbook, disciplinary action, employee records, and scheduling• Oversee plant operations: vendors, inventory, stock, supplies, equipment, forecastingmaintenance and licensing, service calls, and work orders• Design corporate media, logos, and marketing products; responsible for all major document design and professional letters/material; update website/various social medias• Proficient in Cisco, Metaswitch, and Calix hardware/software, fiber optic infrastructure/implementation

Controlled stock levels, inventory, payroll, human administration, creative development, internal promotion of 6 staff members.Oversaw team of 6 sales personnel with $560,000+ annual sales, with personal sales exceeding $130,000 annually. Maintained rising sales levels in declining market, through close client relations and community outreach.

Cofounder, Michigan’s first fiber-to-the-home network, USDA-funded.Assisted in initial and ongoing decision making process, sought grants and start-up monies, created and maintained current and potential customer databases, and performed graphic design.Assisted in political lobbying in support of legal policy to nurture growth of Michigan's residential and business fiber optic infrastructure.

Machine and heavy equipment operator, manual laborer, delivery, and label and document design in 2000+ acre family farm operation.Assisted in field duties, crop planning, equipment maintenance, design, and other miscellaneous duties as needed.In-depth, generational knowledge of agricultural farming and business practices in Northeastern Michigan's largest family-owned crop farming operation.