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Park City, UT, US

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Oversee portfolio CEO's. Assist in new acquisition opportunities, while building and supporting the profitable growth of a portfolio of leading vertical market software companies with operations worldwide.

Park City, Utah, United States

Serve as an appointed board member and interim C-Level executive for both private equity-owned and family office-owned portfolio companies to improve financial and operating performance. Capitalize on turnaround, acquisition integration, and exit strategy expertise to advise companies, management funds, and PE firms in middle-market software (SaaS).

Omaha, Nebraska, United States

Revitalized and turned around to profitability this failing privately owned document management and software solutions (SaaS) company. Divested underperforming divisions, led acquisitions, an exit, and merger with another company. Remediated legacy founder issues and defined board-approved strategy.

New York City Metropolitan Area

Recruited to grow TPI, $225M North American subsidiary of Scandinavian-based TSASA and establish position as revenue generator for potential investment. Fueled profitability and financial performance by driving software (SaaS) and payment processing offerings to specific vertical markets despite impact from global recession. Engaged investment bankers to.

Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex

Recruited by ownership to complete and integrate acquired companies into this privately held digital document management provider with SaaS, hardware, and site management offerings. Led turnaround and growth during period of expansion and positioned company for acquisition. Hired executive team; introduced operating practices, controls, systems, and new.

Greater Boston

Drove revenue growth from Asia and Europe for this leading global provider of software content delivery [SaaS] and information management services. Resolved litigation and renegotiated contracts as part of restructuring and streamlining operations of struggling roll-up of acquired supply-chain, service-bureau, and software-digital-rights-management.

Atlanta Metropolitan Area

Steered publicly traded software company to viable exit during dotcom era to strategic acquirer. Revamped go-to-market strategy and introduced new distribution model to reduce costs and improve productivity. Outsourced manufacturing operations and developed new product offerings. Reduced inventory by 50% and cut DSO in half. Improved revenues 15%+ despite.

San Diego Metropolitan Area

Led US field operations including e-commerce initiatives for this $8B+ manufacturer of personal computers associated peripheral devices software and services. Directed North American sales organization with hundreds of staff. Provided technical support and guidance to South America, Asia, and Europe operations. Delivered improvements in sales close.

San Diego Metropolitan Area

Collaborated with COO to reverse stagnant performance and negative profitability, as well as bolster company value to company asset for acquisition by Eastman Kodak. Developed and executed growth strategy and created processes to monitor and enhance the performance of hardware, software, and professional services. Installed marketing, sales, service, and.

Irvine, California, United States

Served in leadership capacity for leading provider of document management printing solutions including hardware, software, and services for Global 2000 and other enterprises. Facilitated growth from less than $30M to $1B+ in 8 years.

Rochester, New York Metropolitan Area

Developed business foundation in account and program management and other roles both in the field and headquarter assignments. Surpassed 10,000+ peers in the US to achieve Top 5 ranking by capturing 200%+ of the target in annual sales and lease revenue. President’s Club all years of eligibility.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Business Administration And Management, General

Education record

Executive Development Program