20-plus years of successful small to medium sized business owner with a focus on operations. I have spent the entirety of my career in the operations as the owner of a wholesale-to-retail mid sized business. I work with and managed some amazing people — people for whom I will forever be thankful and who will always share a part of my life’s story. I take pride in being a reliable team player who knows how to follow through on both the projects I begin and the promises I make. I know how to make difficult decisions, which is so often the case in today’s business world.I understand the challenges faced by each member of a team, whether one is part of the art department, meet production deadlines, customers, negotiate with vendors, importation, collections or is simply a core team member who packs boxes. All workers are critical, but it takes someone with a holistic vision and a collaborative spirit to amass the players and to implement and execute a winning strategy. I have always deeply believed in respecting others, being understanding and maintaining a humanistic point of view. In return I receive the trust, respect and best effort from my staff (all for one and one for all!). 20-plus years of running a small business and the myriad skills I’ve gleaned along the way — my follow-through, my initiative, my leadership and my work ethic — I look forward to the growth of the business endeavors we take on, and long believed that a great company begins with great culture, great people, and with leadership working as a partner.