Launched multiple LLCs and two non-profits to create a healthy ecosystem to support “ice sports.” This included an ice rink building company, ice rink management services, youth hockey teams, full service bar and restaurant, elite athlete training center, and wellness programs, and capital campaign development.• Built and managed the world’s largest covered temporary ice complex as a public and private partnership• Built 150+ public and private seasonal rinks, including site preparation, permits, and contracts with subcontractors.• Created a 501(c)3 with a mission to embolden those who are facing medical hardships within the greater hockey community, raising $150K in first event.• Leveraged connections with NHL players and teams for fund raising efforts to support the not-for-profit efforts.• Recognized as leader in youth & junior hockey on the east coast• Developed a youth hockey program for 300+ players, including hiring of all staff including coaches.• The youth hockey league efforts were directly responsible for placing 200+ players in college hockey and 6 players drafted into the NHL.• Raised $6M in private equity during 2008 financial crisis in an effort to repurpose, design, and build 60K sq. ft. facility.• Partnered with New York Rangers to bring viable hockey programs to all in Norwalk.• Responsible for all financial management, business expansion, strategic marketing, operations management, client relations, and Zamboni driving

• Helped create a capital stack via financial mechanisms such as EB-5, New Market Tax Credits, Federal Historical Tax Credits, Bank financing, and Private Equity.• Leveraged industry relationships to gain critical stakeholder input to move the project forward in a timely and efficient manner.• Utilized expertise in value engineering to fit 9 separate rinks into a restrictive space built in the early 1900s.• Led the prospecting efforts to secure tenants for the facility from the Department of Education, colleges, and other organizations.• Built out the financial model for operations, to include rental pricing structure for both brick and mortar tenants as well as ice tenants.

Professional Hockey Player