Corporate Development, M&A and Corporate Strategy Leader.- Build the Corporate Development Function- Execute M&A and Strategic Transactions- Develop Actionable Corporate Strategies- Address Strategic Issues and Develop Creative SolutionsExpertise and real-world experience in all aspects of Corporate Development, M&A and Strategy- Front-End Assessment, M&A Pipeline Development and Engagement- Execution; from initial strategic and financial assessment, through due diligence, to negotiations, and integration.- Strategy: Including all aspects of strategy development (vision, identity, strategy, competitive assessments, and actionable strategic thrusts)Broad industry experience in Aerospace / Defense, as well as Engineering, Clean Tech, and Technology / Cyber as a middle market Investment Banker. All transaction sizes from small technology investments to middle market to large multi-billion transactions. Broad range of transaction types from venture capital / early stage investments, to sell-side and buy-side acquisitions, as well as spin-off, IPO, and special situationsBS Engineering - Applied Mechanics from UC San Diego’s Revelle College. Obtained MBA from the Peter Drucker School of Management at Claremont Graduate University.