Small Business Growth SpecialistAdvising small-to-mid sized Environmental organizations to help them solve the problems that stand in the way of their success.

“You win with people.”-Wayne Woodrow Hayes (Woody)

Helping drive the integration of the legacy CWE into Valicor with the best possible outcome.

Overseeing the marketing and structural revitalization of a former establishment in the business of industrial waste treatment and disposal- specializing in used oil recycling, water treatment and organic hazardous wastes.

Rapidly affected Innergreen presence in these two emerging markets (of Dayton & Columbus). Increased sales revenues by 180% by the end of month 40. Brought considerable growth to the horticultural expertise and technical prowess of the company- even at the Plant Tech level. By year 4, my role was the most diverse in the company. I wore many hats: Sales, Designer, Plant Tech, QC Manager, Project Supervisor, Lift/tree lighting, Image/Marketing and Tech Manager. I had the largest tropical… Show more Rapidly affected Innergreen presence in these two emerging markets (of Dayton & Columbus). Increased sales revenues by 180% by the end of month 40. Brought considerable growth to the horticultural expertise and technical prowess of the company- even at the Plant Tech level. By year 4, my role was the most diverse in the company. I wore many hats: Sales, Designer, Plant Tech, QC Manager, Project Supervisor, Lift/tree lighting, Image/Marketing and Tech Manager. I had the largest tropical exterior design (a concept that was relatively new to Innergreen at the time), the company's only shopping malls (all 3 sold by me) and I designed & built the company's largest green wall at the time of its install. Show less

(by the end of 2013) Successfully reached the end of year two (of a 3 year plan) to renovate an old, dilapidated garden center into a center for horticultural learning. Restored 2 quonset style, hoop greenhouses (55’x15’) into once again being able to hold tropicals through the two winters of 2012 & 2013, with propane heat. Also restored another quonset style hoop house for use as cold frame for holding tender perennials over winter. Images available.

Made it through five years of small business ownership of a hobbyist/enthusiast grade plant shop that turned customers on to a level of horticulture that many had not known prior to their visit. Continuously furthered personal understanding of the nomenclature and care of foliage plants at a staggering rate. The shop was a phenomenon, with a very strong following and loyal clientele who trusted us to offer value in the area of rare and exotic collectable plants. The place was truly one of a… Show more Made it through five years of small business ownership of a hobbyist/enthusiast grade plant shop that turned customers on to a level of horticulture that many had not known prior to their visit. Continuously furthered personal understanding of the nomenclature and care of foliage plants at a staggering rate. The shop was a phenomenon, with a very strong following and loyal clientele who trusted us to offer value in the area of rare and exotic collectable plants. The place was truly one of a kind in its day and age of low value plant retail.Since the pandemic, shops like The Village Greenery have sprung up all over, with many of them being VERY successful. Show less

I began EnviroServe just before having success with Innergreen as an Independent Contractor, that ultimately lead my accepting an offer from Innergreen, by which I subsequently followed the path into the Interiorscape Industry. EnviroServe is one of the most operationally excellent companies in the industry and I am honored to have been a member of their team, even if for a short time.

Sales and Consultation to fortune 500 manufacturers- solving complex waste problems with innovative systems approaches and reuse ideas. Gained working knowledge of solvent distillation process and reclaimed materials marketing. Continuously improved ability to place wastes for beneficial reuse through creating an ever-larger network of contacts.

Gained a strong working knowledge of the Electric Arc Furnace steel making process and rail transport logistics. Worked closely with and gained the trust of Nucor Steel mills in Arkansas, South Carolina, Indiana, and Illinois. Also served AK Steel, Mittal/Inland Steel, Steel Dynamics, Keystone Steel, Beta Steel, Gallatin Steel and a few other smaller, single facility organizations.

For the Select Transportation Business Unit:Oversaw compliance and operations for 18-truck hazardous hauling fleet as General Manager. Also acted as Sales Representative selling value-added, environmental transportation logistics and full service industrial waste management in Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, and Pennsylvania to medium and heavy industrial accounts.

8/99-5/01 Sales Representative selling full service industrial waste management in Southern Indiana to medium and heavy industrial accounts.11/98-8/99 Technical Services Coordinator which included disposal and logistics vendor management for the Part B TSDF, complex waste brokering and sales/service to large house accounts and was acting Approvals Manager.5/98-11/98 Sales Representative selling full service industrial waste management in Southwest Ohio/Central & Western KY to heavy… Show more 8/99-5/01 Sales Representative selling full service industrial waste management in Southern Indiana to medium and heavy industrial accounts.11/98-8/99 Technical Services Coordinator which included disposal and logistics vendor management for the Part B TSDF, complex waste brokering and sales/service to large house accounts and was acting Approvals Manager.5/98-11/98 Sales Representative selling full service industrial waste management in Southwest Ohio/Central & Western KY to heavy industrial accounts.6/97-5/98 Sales Representative selling full service industrial waste management in Western Ohio & Central Ohio to heavy industrial accounts.7/96-6/97 Sales Representative selling full service industrial waste management in Dayton, Ohio to lite and medium industrial accounts.3/96-7/96 Customer Service Representative/Transportation changeover coordinator. Headed up operational efforts regarding the transition from privately held trans to a contract hauler. 10/95-3/96 Customer Service Representative/Fleet Manager. Directed the daily compliance and operation of a fleet of twelve tanker trucks and seven route trucks. 5/95-10/95 Customer Service Representative. Took orders from Customers and helped with compliance issues.6/91- 5/95 Began as college intern in Sales and subsequently worked as Tank Farm Yardman and Wastewater Treater, nights from 7pm to 7am, 3-4 days a week while attending school. Show less