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Eden Prairie, Minnesota

Chief executive of FutureDude Entertainment, a premier source for captivating, future-focused adventure stories that span genres, media, and generations.The Eden Prairie-based production company rekindles the human spirit of science fiction for a mass audience. Original stories come to life through immersive media experiences spanning film, games, books, and beyond.

Eden Prairie, Minnesota

Supported strategic vision for the growth and direction of the early stage company. Worked with founder to identify strategic partners to drive growth and distribution. Secured financial funding to develop and market projects, driving awareness and interest in corporate initiatives.

Michigan

Provide strategic business counsel to Michigan-based software application company that allows customers to utilize video training that improves employee work quality and safety across manufacturing, healthcare and oil industries. Custom Solutions Group also designs, builds, and commissions new and used gas chromatographs, customized to meet the needs and the specific analytical challenges of scientists, chemists, engineers, and technicians. As business advisor, shepherded… Show more Provide strategic business counsel to Michigan-based software application company that allows customers to utilize video training that improves employee work quality and safety across manufacturing, healthcare and oil industries. Custom Solutions Group also designs, builds, and commissions new and used gas chromatographs, customized to meet the needs and the specific analytical challenges of scientists, chemists, engineers, and technicians. As business advisor, shepherded process from conceptual product, to product development, to customer procurement and revenue generation. Show less

As sole owner, merged Benchmark Learning with New Horizons Learning to become largest franchisee in the United States. Board member, New Horizon franchisee board December 2009-September 2009

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Led computer learning company based in Edina, Minnesota. Grew company from $1MM to $12MM+ in sales, becoming the largest single location and first education partner to attain Microsoft Gold Partner status in North America. Grew employees from 20 to 100+, working with all 17 Minnesota-based Fortune 500 companies. Purchased nearest competitor, Mindsharp, in 1999. Sold company in 2008, transitioning to CEO. Developed management team to shepherd transition with new owner upon… Show more Led computer learning company based in Edina, Minnesota. Grew company from $1MM to $12MM+ in sales, becoming the largest single location and first education partner to attain Microsoft Gold Partner status in North America. Grew employees from 20 to 100+, working with all 17 Minnesota-based Fortune 500 companies. Purchased nearest competitor, Mindsharp, in 1999. Sold company in 2008, transitioning to CEO. Developed management team to shepherd transition with new owner upon sale.Board member, Microsoft Gold Partner Board2002-2004One of 12 global Gold Partners serving on Microsoft Gold Partner board Show less

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

As chief executive officer, grew St. Paul-based software start up company specializing in patient records and positioned it for sale to largest orthopedic group in the United States.

Eden Praire, Mn

Grew Eden Prairie-based company with European offices to $350MM in revenue and 1,200 employees. Helped position London office for IPO, and prepared company for Bell South acquisition.

Eden Praire, Mn

Progressive roles of increased responsibility as sales manager, vice president of sales and president of computer services. Oversaw division of $135MM+ in revenue and 750 employees prior to promotion as President and CEO.

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Oversaw Minnesota sales managing $55MM+ in revenue and 400 employees.

Various Midwest Locations

Progressive roles of increased responsibility in sales management across various Midwest locations. Elevated to brand manager, Minnesota.

Greater Chicago Area

Progressive roles of increased responsibility in sales, advancing to product manager.