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Secured a $10MM bridge loan equity funding for DVW Enterprises to build a renewable bio-fuel energy plant in South Texas, the first commercial facility of its kind; provided an initial $2.5MM capital funding for start-up and land acquisition cost, followed by $269MM in permanent funding from Deutsche Bank to finance the construction project scheduled to begin in July 2010.Negotiated $9.3MM disposition of producing oil and gas field for Domain Capital; identified acquisition candidate to facilitate the liquidation and consolidation of the current venture structure providing liquidity to venture partners.Developed proprietary software product for the automotive industry which will allow retail automotive dealers in exclusive markets to sell cars via the Internet web location. Took charge of market analysis, identification and development, conceptualizing funding and development goals to drive product to market.Established joint venture between an Austin-based media provider and local automotive advertising agency; created a win-win partnership for both companies to increase market share nationally through an exclusive joint marketing relationship.Launched Alternative Energy Business Group, offering land and lease acquisition services to the wind turbine industry. Drop in oil prices weakened value and economic feasibility for providing services.Started a residential real estate brokerage / distressed property acquisition firm with $7MM for the acquisition of short sale properties in foreclosure status. The funds are earmarked for the purpose of providing bank and securitized portfolio with needed liquidity.

Developed a national automotive advertising agency for middle-market advertisers in 48 markets across the U.S.; led new business and product development, drove attainment of 40% gross profit margin as compared to industry standard of 15%, and grew this small start-up company from $1.26MM to $24MM in revenue in five years.Funded growth entirely through cash flow and profitability with zero shareholder dilution. Generated 100% profit increases for five consecutive years.Captured more than $3.5MM in profits during a five-year period.Successfully built relationships with advertisers, resulting in long term service contracts of 1-2 years as compared to industry standard of two weeks.Established and implemented a value-added invoicing system which allowed the agency to maximize profitability while providing the lowest cost in the market. Propelled the company to become the “Agency of Choice” in all 48 markets.

Founded investment banking firm to acquire distressed assets from the Resolution Trust Corporation (RTC), a U.S. government-owned asset management company charged with liquidating real estate assets, and sell them to public-traded home builders; served as a source of liquidity in a very distressed market. Provided $45MM in non-traditional funding to acquire and develop more than 750 residential lots in North Dallas. Worked closely with funding partners and clients to achieve financial objectives. Developed, structured and closed transactions from start to finish, motivating both parties to action. Generated more than $125MM in gross revenue over a seven-year period.Delivered $10MM in profits per year to venture partner. Achieved an average rate of return in excess of 90% annually.