LaSalle Network is a national staffing, recruiting and culture firm focused on temporary and contract staffing, as well as direct-hire search. For over two decades, we’ve helped organizations hire faster and connected qualified talent with opportunities, from entry-level positions to the C-suite. With over 100 culture, revenue and industry-based awards from major publications, such as People’s “Companies that Care” and Inc. Magazine’s “Fastest Growing Privately Held Companies,” and one of the highest net promoter scores in the industry, LaSalle Network is a leader in staffing and recruiting. But don’t take our word for it. Experience it for yourself: Hiring? Contact us here: http://bit.ly/39ChL3r Looking for a job? Apply here: http://bit.ly/2Ml67Bo Interested in becoming a LaSallian? Apply here: http://bit.ly/2Vpsclo

Climate change and Waste Overabundance threaten our current way of life. Enexor BioEnergy is the renewable energy and carbon conversion solution for the world's organic, biomass, and plastic waste problems. Enexor BioEnergy’s patented Bio-CHP system can convert any type of organic, biomass, or plastic waste (in any combination) into reliable, renewable onsite electricity and thermal power while significantly offsetting harmful greenhouse gases and capturing carbon. Modular and easily transportable, the plug-and-play design of this powerful system allows for quick deployment and onsite mobilization and can be easily aggregated together where more power is needed. By solving for these issues in a way that is also economical beneficial for its Customers, Enexor ensures rapid adoption which in turn catalyzes greater environmental sustainability and mitigates of Climate Change. Enexor manufactures its systems at its headquarters in Franklin, Tennessee, a Nashville suburb. Enexor's Mission: Create renewable onsite bioenergy from organic and plastic waste to power facilities worldwide.

Leading designer and manufacturer of handcrafted furniture and gifts made from reclaimed bourbon, scotch, and wine barrels.With my co-founder, we have grown this business from a weekend hobby into one of the largest artisanal manufacturers in the United States with partnerships with numerous distilleries and retailers including Pappy Van Winkle, Woodford Reserve, Jack Daniels, and Belle Meade Bourbon.www.HeritageHandcrafted.comRecent Press:http://heritage-handcrafted.myshopify.com/blogs/pressRecent Partnerships with - Pappy Van Winkle:https://youtu.be/VU4sAycG_eYJack Daniels:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XJJCvPYQIPc

Launched in response to our energy customers in developing nations needs in COVID, Enexor Health Systems designs and manufactures life-saving medical equipment for hospitals throughout the world. In response to COVID-19, we have developed and are manufacturing at our Headquarters in Tennessee a FDA-EUA approved Ventilator, called the X-Vent Ventilator, built to save lives. - FDA EUA Approved and currently pursuing full FDA approval- The X-VENT, designed by a uniquely qualified medical team, is a world-class ventilator that can handle the critical ventilation modes required for COVID patients. - We designed the X-VENT to last at least ten years using a high-precision piston technology- The X-VENT piston system recalibrates every time it is powered on, minimizing maintenance costs.- The X-VENT runs on room air, minimizing the medical air costs.- The X-VENT is easily stockpiled with minimal maintenance required- The X-VENT can be controlled by a remote tablet, reducing clinician exposure to the virus.- The X-VENT is manufactured in the USA at our Headquarters in Franklin, TNTo learn more visit www.EnexorHealth.com or contact me directly.

Leading staffing firm for the light industrial, manufacturing, hospitality, and administrative industries. Acquired by a strategic conglomerate.

I founded the Innovation Center at Vanderbilt University (known as the Wond'ry, www.theWONDRY.com), as its inaugural Evans Family Executive Director, eventually building, launching, and scaling what has become the epicenter for innovation and entrepreneurship on campus and a community innovation catalyst. In 2018, the Wond'ry was recognized as the "Global Emerging Outstanding University Entrepreneur Center of the Year" out of the 600+ university innovation/entrepreneur centers in the world.My efforts have included creating and implementing a mission and vision that fosters a culture of immersive exploration, innovation, entrepreneurship, and “making" throughout our 13,000SF of collaboration space and three prototyping makerspaces. To that end, the Wond'ry has now hosted over 50,000+ aspiring innovators, launched 4 award winning Pillar Programs, and curated 80+ new innovation workshops annually. Moreover, we have overseen the launch of hundreds ventures that have achieved significant success receiving $50M+ of venture capital and startup funding.Now recognized as a national/international university innovation thought leader, the Wond'ry has secured numerous significant grants and awards including from the National Science Foundation (I-Corps), VentureWell Foundation, and numerous corporations.Because of the Wond'ry, Vanderbilt is now recognized by Thomson Reuters as the "10th Most Innovative University in the World" a significant improvement from 34th, its previous ranking.Recent News:https://news.vanderbilt.edu/2018/10/24/wondry-named-outstanding-emerging-entrepreneurship-center/https://news.vanderbilt.edu/2018/04/19/grajewski-named-to-2018-40-under-40-list/https://news.vanderbilt.edu/2018/11/02/vanderbilt-continues-in-top-10-of-worlds-most-innovative-universities/https://www.reuters.com/innovative-universities-2017/profile?uid=10http://news.vanderbilt.edu/2016/02/robert-grajewski-chosen-to-lead-vanderbilt-innovation-center/

Preeminent manufacturer and distributor of antimicrobial chemicals to the textile, janitorial, and healthcare industries. Developed out of Edison Nation Medical. www.PROTechsUSA.comAcquired by a Private Equity Firm.

Strategically partnered with and eventually merged into Carolinas HealthCare System (www.CarolinasHealthCare.org), the second largest public healthcare system in the USA, Edison Nation Medical (www.EdisonNationMedical.com) is the only vertically integrated, innovation marketplace and healthcare seed investor/incubator dedicated to assisting the individual medical professional & entrepreneur in bringing their innovative healthcare inventions and startups to life. Through intellectual property and product development, medical efficacy review, and commercialization analysis and outreach, Edison Nation Medical is able to fast track the often laborious and time consuming process of innovation in the healthcare industry. Our ultimate goal is to invest in and develop companies and technologies that improve the quality of care delivered to patients around the world.Ultimately, we strive to break down the barriers that inhibit medical innovation by enabling the individual to play a more active role in improving healthcare. Acquired and Absorbed into Carolinas Healthcare System/Atrium Health.

Portfolio company of J.H. Whitney Capital Partners, Wellman Plastics Recycling/Engineering Resins is the leading manufacturer of recycled thermoplastic resins and PET Plastics for the automotive, lawn and garden, consumer products, and electronics industries. • As part of J.H. Whitney's deal acquisition team conducted diligence, valuation modeling, and transaction execution for the $25m Chapter 11 bankruptcy acquisition of this nylon and PET plastics recycler• Following the acquisition, transitioned to a senior management, operational role and partnered with the newly hired CEO to create and implement a turnaround plan which restructured sales, marketing, and operations which significantly increased revenues and profitability• Refocused core Engineering Resins business to more eco-friendly and profitable product lines.• Successfully diversified company into PET Plastic recycling and Lanolin recycling; two new business verticals • Designed, created, and launched both Wellman Plastics and Wellman Engineering Resins websites• Helped identify, structure, and implement new financing for business once operations improved• Left business to attend graduate school at Wharton (MBA) and Harvard Kennedy School (MPA). Continued to serve as an advisor to the CEO through the company's continued growth and eventual acquisition.Remained as a Consultant/Advisor to the CEO until Wellman Plastics Recycling was ultimately acquired by Shanghai Pret Composites Co. Ltd,. an international strategic conglomerate in 2015.

$850M growth equity/private equity fund focusing on healthcare, consumer goods, retail, and specialty manufacturing investments.First/only Associate selected to work for J.H. Whitney's Chairman's Westwind Investors, a $1B+ Family Office.• Conducted qualitative & quantitative due diligence and financial modeling for hundreds of growth stage companies for this $850M growth equity, middle market growth equity fund• Part of deal teams for 5+ transactions during tenure before transitioning to a senior management, operational role at a portfolio company • First Associate chosen to invest for Senior Management's personal investment vehicle, Westwind InvestorsSelected Transaction Experience:• Wellman Plastics Recycling: conducted diligence, valuation modeling, and transaction execution for this Chapter 11 bankruptcy acquisition of this nylon and PET plastics recycler. Following the acquisition, transitioned to a senior management, operational role to partner with the newly hired CEO to create and implement a successful turnaround plan • San Joaquin River Ranch: led diligence, industry analysis, and valuation modeling for this 6,000 acre farm acquisition. Managed third party consultants, accounting, and legal diligence through acquisition & assisted in new operational plan• Currie Technologies: conducted diligence, valuation modeling, and deal structuring for this electric scooter manufacturerhttp://www.whitney.com/http://www.westwindinvestors.com/

$100M lower middle market private equity fund focused on consolidating owner-operated, regional businesses.• Developed industry theses, conducted diligence, and proactively sourced investment opportunities • Contacted 8K+ companies generating numerous meetings with business owners and subsequent transaction term sheets