Experienced executive inspired by the effective deployment of financial and human capital to generate long-term growth and value. Thinks like an investor with commitment to pragmatism, rationality and analyzing data. Independent mindset determined to lead by example and empower accountability in teams. Experience with a variety of companies, industries and disciplines. Talent to generate new perspectives, make connections across fields and innovate.Experience – 34 years – Law, Finance, Capital Markets & Strategy * CoverCress Inc - Chief Executive Officer (initially Chief Operating Officer) for agtech startup developing and commercializing a novel, low carbon intensity rotational oilseed crop grown between a corn and soybean rotation in the Midwest - when crushed, oil is an ideal feedstock for renewable fuel production; oversaw transition of company from product development to commercialization phase; managed two up-round venture financings (B and C round) and then meaningful exit for investors through sale of 65% of business to a strategic partner; now operate the business with 3 strategic owners with each representing a distinct point in our value chain - Bayer (upstream/farmer); Bunge (midstream/crush) and Chevron (downstream/renewable fuel production. * Teays River Investments, Indianapolis, Indiana - Chief Financial/Investment Officer for private equity holding company partnering in vertically integrated production agricultural operations from 2012 to 2018; served on board of directors of several portfolio companies * GP Advisors, St. Louis, Missouri - entrepreneurial venture with focus on providing strategic advisory and transaction services from 2010 to 2012 * Monsanto Company, St. Louis, Missouri - leadership roles in Corporate Strategy; Marketing; Business Development; M&A; and Law for industry leading agrochemical and agricultural biotechnology company from 2000 to 2010 * Greensfelder, Hemker & Gale, P.C., St. Louis, Missouri - corporate, M&A and securities attorney for mid-sized law firm from 1995 to 2000 * Ernst & Young, LLP, St. Louis, Missouri - Audit Senior from 1989 to 1992Education * JD - University of Missouri School of Law – Columbia, Missouri – 1995 [admitted to MO & IL bars] * BS Business Administration (emphasis in Accounting) - University of Missouri-St. Louis – 1990 [CPA license in MO]