In 2015, assumed position as Principal, Shareholder, and Board Member of SSI; and hired a CEO to oversee the daily operations.─ ─ ─ ─ ─ ─ ─ ─ ─ ─ ─ ─ ─ ─ ─ LEADERSHIP EXCELLENCE ─ ─ ─ ─ ─ ─ ─ ─ ─ ─ ─ ─ ─ ─ ─➤ Maintain board governance and fiduciary oversight of SSI, Inc.

Co-founded and led as President of SSI, leading the strategic vision, daily operations, and market growth from an initial startup to a global market leader. Leveraged prior background in software production and distribution to pioneer the automation of freight audit and payment solutions into the industry, achieving early success as one of the fastest growing companies in Portland. Defined business charter and long-term goals, led market penetration strategy, developed integral banking relationships, optimized margins and profitability, and introduced performance incentives. Executed high-value initiatives from a foundation built on transparency and accountability; and engendered a strong collaborative culture.─ ─ ─ ─ ─ ─ ─ ─ ─ ─ ─ ─ ─ ─ ─ LEADERSHIP EXCELLENCE ─ ─ ─ ─ ─ ─ ─ ─ ─ ─ ─ ─ ─ ─ ─➤ Led brand growth, global account strategy, profitability, and sustainable revenue objectives to secure market position as a Top 5 industry leader, with $6.3M in annual sales revenue.➤ Remained a market leader through continual brand positioning; currently opening an office in Sydney, Australia to expand market presence across the Asia-Pacific region.➤ Co-designed proprietary platform to become the first-of-its-kind company to introduce freight automation online, launching a suite of services to help clients manage their business via desktop.➤ Generated growth by expanding audit capabilities in all modes of transportation, from air freight to ground and international freight➤ Gained market foothold quickly, signing major clients such as General Motors Corporation, Hyundai Motor Corporation, Nike, Sun Microsystems/Oracle, AT&T, and National Semiconductor.➤ Optimized new accounts and customer integration by developing web-based training programs.➤ 2x-recipient of the "Sun Microsystems Outstanding Supplier Award".➤ Drove value for clients through actionable insights, improved forecasting, technology integration, and strategic planning.

Earned several promotions, leading teams to success; and managed the software production and distribution department.