I have spent nearly three decades advising corporations, individuals and governments in the development and management of complex programs, initiatives and policy. My career in law and business has included work ranging from advanced communications to international business attraction. In 2011, I was appointed Deputy Oakland County Executive overseeing all aspects of Economic Development and Community Affairs in Michigan’s most affluent community. I was the principal leader of several initiatives including; Medical Main Street, Emerging Sectors, One Stop Ready, TECH248, the Connected Car Task Force, Elite40 and Oakland NEXT. These organizations collectively engage more than 3000 companies and hundreds of entrepreneurs. In February 2018 I helped launch The NEXT Education, a company providing advanced training and upskilling in connected mobility, along with Blue Rhubarb, a consulting group focused on advising and connecting advanced mobility companies and regions on the pathways to deployment. Through an extensive personal network, I bring subject matter experts directly to organizational leadership.I have created and led multiple business and technology related events and conferences, including “Inno-Vention” an emerging medical device symposium, “Oakland NEXT” a career focused event delivering future career content directly to young minds through large “Tedx” style summits, and several targeted programs in emerging sectors, advanced IT, and community development. I have personally led more than 40 international trade missions and continues to be a leading expert in business to business work in foreign trade. I am a regular speaker on government’s role in connected mobility and its infrastructure, including technical presentations in China, Spain and throughout the United States. My leadership of Oakland County’s CAV Task Force resulted in the State’s first “Business Plan for Deployment”.