With over 17 years of experience in the financial industry, I am a seasoned leader in business development, sales, and customer relationship management. I specialize in alternative investment strategies and solutions, such as private market trading, custody, and data services. Currently, I am the Vice President of Business Development at Directed Trust Company, a premier custodial provider for participants in the alternative asset landscape. I spearhead the business development initiatives for Directed Custody, a comprehensive custody service for non-traditional investments within the private market. I work with individual investors, family offices, advisors, asset sponsors, and broker-dealers, delivering value-added solutions and exceeding revenue targets.I am also an Advisor to the CEO at Kingscrowd, a leading data and investment insights firm in the private market. I leverage my expertise and network to support the growth and expansion of Kingscrowd's platform and offerings. I am passionate about making the private markets more accessible, compliant, and transparent for everyone who participates. I joined Directed Trust Company in Mar 2024, after 3.5 years as the Senior Director of Business Development at Forge, the leading platform for trading, custody, and data solutions in the private market. At Forge, I led the efforts to expand and deepen our relationships with individual investors, advisors, and institutional clients, closing large deals and driving innovation and growth for our company and clients.