A disruptive technology company with internationally patented IP that 1) converts methane to methanol at 1/100th the scale and cost of typical plants and 2) abates flares to increase oil production. Managing investor relations and commercial start up activities. 2022 Cleantech Open accelerator and 2023 PlugandPlay Alberta Sustainability accelerator.

Strategic Advisory & CFO Services for a collection of clients.

Resumed consultant role May '18 after closing $40MM fund raise (https://goo.gl/g4uG4j). VP Finance & In-house Counsel to this AI SaaS procurement provider focused on non-production material purchasing optimization primarily in the industrial and automotive sectors.

NW Michigan business columnist covering topics of local and national interest.

Detroit Trading is known for connecting buyers and sellers of new and used vehicles and its lead distribution network includes 24 original equipment manufacturers, and every major lead aggregator. I implemented NetSuite CRM/Accounting, revised standard contracts and processes, and supported new initiatives that increased revenue by 60% and profit by 400% in 2014.

North America's largest small business consultant. For manufacturers, service providers and retailers I developed turnaround strategies, marketing plans, managed accounting system implementations, established human resources processes, and managed legal and tax issues.

Responsibilities: sales, marketing and business development as well as legal agreements, public relations, and customer management. Also an Account Manager for GlobalSRC, a Dragon Sourcing affiliate.

- CFO of Fastnet RC, a Netlink affiliate ('08-'09). Company: supply-chain management services for construction materials for commercial, retail, residential and government projects in the US and Mexico.- Corporate Controller at SDE, an acquistion of Netlink where I managed 2 division controllers. ('07-'08). Company: Supply-chain management, procurement, materials management, logistics and staffing. 200+ employees, annual revenue $30 million, managing $1.1 billion in spending for clients such as Chrysler, ExxonMobil and Detroit Diesel.

Tasked with creating holding company and leading technical M&A process to build a portfolio of marketing services companies. Also the Controller responsible for US SEC and Australian public company filings.

Acquired and merged multiple companies (US, Singapore, India) into US entity, established accounting system, performed SEC filings, capital raising, supported HR, PR, IR functions.

Established accounting standards and management reports for real estate development and operating companies. Performed a variety of financial analysis on operating results and worked with upper management at subsidiaries to improve performance and guest satisfaction. Devised marketing strategies and campaigns. Negotiated and drafted legal agreements for a variety of business deals. Created annual marketing plan and worked with PR and HR on special initiatives.

Established a presence in China by developing relationships with Chinese government agencies and key industry leaders. Negotiated partnerships with state level agencies such as the State Planning Commission and Census Bureau. Devised a methodology for analyzing and planning automotive sales networks with limited data. Won the trust and confidence of Chinese clients.

Consultant -Interior Architecture for US embassies in Europe and Asia; joint venture between US and Chinese companies, multiple real estate development projects, and business mediationLandmark Land - Director Financial Analysis & Resort Development Manager$2.4 billion real estate development and financial services holding company. - Generated the financial analysis that enabled the acquisition and merger of a financial institution, which enabled Landmark to acquire $1 billion of real estate. Also, supported underwriting research for bank holding company. - Oversaw five offices with 60 professionals (architects, engineers, land planners, golf course architects, landscape architects and interior designers) engaged in resort design, planning and construction.IBM - Regional Sales Assistant – National Markets Division. Assumed duties of marketing manager while pursuing an MBA.