Commercial Real Estate Agent specializing in industrial, office and multifamily investments. Acquisitions, dispositions, joint ventures, syndication and family office property holdings management in the Great Plains and upper Midwest.

Grow the portfolioDrive and administer all acquisition and disposition activities from start to finish.Maintain and develop relationships with networks of brokers, servicers, and lenders.Review and negotiate loan terms sheet, all legal documents, including partnership agreements.

Chief Financial Officer for First Realty Inc including Coldwell Banker First Realty, The Mortgage Company and Fargo Title.

Manage the entire Certified Development Company loan process for approval and issuance of SBA debenture bonds for loans available to small businesses to purchase or refinance real estate and long term equipment. Client screening, application, SBA approval, and loan closing.

Adjunct College Instructor for University of Mary School of Accelerated and Distance Education. Facilitate courses in Graduate and Undergraduate Finance, Entrepreneurship and Strategic Planning. Completed teaching 27 five week courses over the nine years I worked for the University with an overall student evaluation of 4.8/5. Most students enjoyed my style of teaching which is a mix of the academic and the practical business application. Currently taking a hiatus to explore other opportunities.

Start-Up Software LLC is the framework for all of the online and offline tools resources, portals and intellectual property revolving around small business. We are a community dedicated to aiding in the startup and success of small businesses around the world.

• Manage all SBDC operations in Southeast ND including two offices with 4 full-time staff and interns• Development of multiple center programs in training, consulting, special projects and technology• Created and implemented statewide strategic development plan and 4 year accreditation review• Training and collaboration with 11 statewide business development offices across ND• Advised creation and expansion of hundreds of successful business• Generated over $100 million in debt & equity capital for small businesses• Cultivate and sustain relations with economic development and banking professionals

As the Business Finance & Development adviser at the Dakota MEP I manage and deliver the program objectives as the regional director for the Fargo Small Business Development Center. Supervision of three staff including a full time business consultant and student interns. Provide technical assistance and training opportunities to entrepreneurs and existing businesses. Partnership Development with regional economic and community development groups to improve services delivered and gain financial support though out the region. Additional duties include Fargo MEP Business Development Director – Assist small manufacturers with financing, project budgeting, acquisition, financial analysis and financial management throughout the region. Work with manufacturing companies through out the region to help implement Lean processes, Value Stream Mapping, and Kaizen events increasing productivity.

Venture finance consultant for the University of North Dakota's Center for Innovation - Technology Incubator. Worked with angel investors, term sheets and valuations.