The last 30 years of driving corporate strategy, business development, change management, acquisitions, and brand and culture integration center on one theme – a determination to make a difference. My diverse career includes residential real estate brokerage and mortgage lending in Chicago, and government affairs, investor affairs, and communications in Washington, DC and Chicago. I have had one great opportunity after another to do what I do best - quickly assess situations and deliver rigorous strategies that solve challenges, maximize assets, and create more competitive enterprises to meet the needs of dynamic markets. My key qualities:►Blend big-picture viewpoints with tactical execution to inspire, build trust, and achieve aggressive goals. ►Build and transform billion-dollar organizations by identifying and cultivating profitable acquisition and disposition targets in diverse market cycles, excelling as a transaction manager, negotiator, and closer. ►Create successful plans for expense reduction and revenue generation that strengthen the bottom line, even with static volume.►Guide dramatic cultural integrations while driving profitable growth in challenging, competitive markets. ►Combine an understanding of client needs, market insight, and competitive intelligence to repeatedly deliver impactful brand experiences focused on untapped market opportunities, customer growth, brand innovation, and brand revitalization. ►Guide dynamic teams, develop future leaders, and remove obstacles empowering everyone to peak performance.