President of Atlas Oil CompanySenior Managing Partner of the Simon Group Holdings Family Office. SGH invests in middle-market companies in energy, basic manufacturing, distribution and infrastructure opportunities. Our holdings include temporary housing solutions (Vesta), cable fulfillment/construction (Tikoo Solutions), A military aero parts company (ETI) and apartment buildings, residential developments, commercial real estate, retail gas stations as well as other equity investments.Formerly, the President and Chief Operating Officer at Atlas Oil Company and responsible for day-to-day execution of the business. I was promoted to President in October of 2013 from my former position of Executive Vice President of Real Estate and Business Development. My business career spans more than 34 years, including eight with Electronic Data Systems (EDS) where I began as a Financial Analyst supporting General Motors Executive Staff business units. I was selected for many significant M&A opportunities culminating in the lead financial role for the negotiating team on EDS's spin off from General Motors (GM) in 1996. I attended Western Michigan University and graduated with honors with a BBA in Finance and Accounting. I am active in several professional organizations including the Society of Independent Gasoline Marketers of America (SIGMA), National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) and the Michigan Petroleum Association (MPA), as well as community organizations, including the Harvest Temple Cass Corridor Outreach group, a feeding program for the homeless and the World Vision Organization. I also served on the State of Michigan Department of Environmental Quality's Underground Storage Tank (UST) System Cleanup Advisory Board.Specialties: Site Selection, construction, evaluation, asset procurement, environmental, site operations, site divestiture