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Park City, Utah, Us

RLG Capital is private equity sponsor with access to billions in investment capital through our proprietary relationships with family offices, multi-family office firms, and investment funds. We look for companies with proven business models, strong market potential, and sustainable competitive advantages. Once we find them, we develop and execute properly structured investment capital transactions and bring our experienced, results-focused leadership to drive strong growth, profitability and increased enterprise value.

American Fork, Ut, Us

April, 2020. RLG Capital and Trinity Private Equity Group led the investment in learning solutions company eLearning Brothers and the acquisition of industry innovators Trivantis and Edulence with co-investment from HCAP Partners and Eagle Marsh Holdings. A Senior Debt facility was provided by Key Bank. The investment and acquisition will enable eLearning Brothers to establish a Platform that combines its high-quality eLearning courses and related content with Lectora, an industry-leading rapid authoring tool, CenarioVR, a cutting-edge virtual reality course builder, and Knowledgelink, a nimble learning management system (LMS), creating a unique learning ecosystem to better serve learning professionals worldwide.

Kamaka Air is the dominant Hawaii inter-island air cargo company serving the sub-five ton air charter and air freight markets within the State of Hawaii. Established in 1993 and headquartered in Honolulu, Kamaka has built a strong customer base and is the dominant leader in the small island cargo market.

Park City, Utah, Us

Powder Watts offers advanced AI solutions to the massive energy bills caused by rooftop snow and ice melt systems. Commonly called "heat cables, heat tape, heat trace and hot edge" rooftop snowmelt systems consume huge amounts of power to protect the buildings on which they are installed. Powder Watts' patented technology applies smarts to these existing systems, saving customers hundreds or thousands of dollars, with ROI as quick as 1 year – all while providing monitoring of these systems, helping customers rest easy while they save.

Salt Lake City, Ut, Us

Co-Led Sentry’s Sustainable Investment Practice, sourced high-quality investment opportunities from a broad and deep base of Cleantech and Impact VCs, Private Equity firms, Family Office Investors and sustainable technology companies. Developed private equity, project finance, lease and “As a Service” financing programs. Engaged with Institutional and Family Office equity and debt co-investors. Performed in-depth industry and project/investment analysis and due diligence for potential investments in Energy Efficiency, Renewable Energy, Battery Storage, Water Technology, Waste to Value, AgTech, Biofuels, Alternative Fuels, Distributed Hydro and Wave/Tidal Energy.

Chief Financial Officer for a clean energy project development and financing business funded by Sentry and other institutional investors. Company's mission was to become a leading investor and owner of small scale GTL plants in North America leveraging the explosion of unconventional shale gas discoveries in North America to convert lower cost natural gas into super clean liquid transportation fuels and high value solvents and waxes.

Founder of “Value-Added” Private Equity Firm focused on helping companies Maximize their Value through strategic business planning and targeted acquisitions. Provided M&A advisory and capital placement services to mid market companies and real estate developers. Optimized consulting client's value by providing strategic planning, organization design, and financial consulting services.

Developed and implemented acquisition strategy, performed due diligence, valuation, deal structuring, financing and post-sale integration of two strategic acquisitions in the railroad industry.

Directed and led six private equity transactions, enhanced portfolio company value by improving operations and upgrading management, served on the boards of three portfolio companies, raised $15M in equity as interim portfolio company CFO.

Directed equity and debt capital placements for middle-market technology companies. Implemented a value-added client-based approach as a financial advisor and an investment banker, Managed both buy-side and sell-side M&A transactions

Purchase, New York, Us

Responsible for advising CEO and CFO on corporate strategy regarding acquisitions, capital allocation and key operating issues. Performed “Best Demonstrated Practices” analysis identifying over $100 million in productivity improvements and cost savings for 3,500 unit restaurant chain. Prepared detailed analysis of potential acquisitions, including a fast-growing 200 outlet retail operation, and integrated acquired businesses into operating divisions. Conducted industry and category assessment to provide support and direction for new product introduction that became the “Best New Product Launch in 1993”

New York, Ny, Us

Director, International Consumer Financial ServicesResponsible for managing marketing and product development activities in 23 countries for the Optima Card, insurance, consumer lending, and deposit generating businessDirector, Optima Card Marketing Managed a $30 million annual marketing budget for two card member segment campaignsAssistant to the President, Travelers Cheque Group Developed five year strategic and annual profit plan for a $13 billion division

Mba, Finance And Corporate Strategy

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Finance