Xtreme Xperience is the nation’s premier Supercar Driving Experience. Founded by a group of car enthusiasts, we offer every individual the opportunity to experience the world’s finest exotic vehicles as they’re meant to be experienced – on real racetracks.Since 2012, Xtreme Xperience has removed the velvet rope barriers for over 100,000 enthusiasts who have enjoyed the thrill of track-driving an exotic Supercar. With 45+ events taking place at 35+ racetracks nationwide, you’re sure to find our incredible team ready to open the driver's door to your supercar at a racetrack near you. In my role as VP of Operations, it's my pleasure to engage our team to architect a strategic vision and participate in the tactical execution of our mission. I pride myself on championing a collective commitment to our shared values and our foundational pillars of Safety, Culture, Consistency and Quality.Together, we commit to relentlessly challenging ourselves, to work for what we believe in as individuals, and to deliver against our desire to provide the greatest supercar experience on the planet. From Xtreme’s HQ in the heart of Chicago, I dedicate myself to the strategic structuring, orchestration and execution of a vision that provides an environment where our team can thrive personally and professionally, while guiding our team to continuously evolve and hone the very practices that enable Xtreme Xperience to execute against our brand’s reputation and our self-imposed expectations of greatness.I'm proud to be a part of this TEAM and grateful for the opportunity to be challenged, to grow and to learn every single day.... It's also great to be recognized for 3-consecutive years by INC as an INC 5000 Fastest Growing Companies in America! If you've been a part of my personal journey or Xtreme Xperience's, I cannot thank you enough for your support.I look forward to seeing YOU in the driver seat!

As the Project / Product Manager for ACEMCO Power Systems, it was my privilege and responsibility to work with a great team to bring the ACEMCO Power Unit to market. The ACEMCO Power Unit is an Auxiliary Power Unit (APU), which serves the purpose of dramatically reducing diesel emissions and fuel costs for Truckers / Fleets (Class 8 tractors). Using an ACEMCO Power Unit, truckers are able to comply with Federal & State Anti-Idling regulations, while still enjoying all the hotel comforts of Heating, Cooling, and 110V Power in their Sleeper Cabs. Responsibilities:- Bringing the product out of the shop and onto the market.- Branding Strategy & Communication- Component Prototyping / Sourcing / Procurement- BOM Development (PowerShop ERP)- Developing Infrastructure and Strategy for Customer Service & Warranty functions- Establishing Regional & National networks for professional, customer-focused Installation and Service channels.- Creating required business processes to support product development / testing, procurement, sales, service, installation, warranty claims.

Performed in the following Capacities: Business Planning, Market Research, and Life Science Research AnalystOverall Contributions- Guided an entrepreneur of a medical equipment start-up through business planning efforts and his pursuit of venture capital. Presented to 350+ VC’s and helped to secure (and advised the decline of) a $1,500,000 VC funding offer.- Synthesized technical research to deliver a study on the anatomical properties and manufacturing technologies capable of replicating bone for surgical training. Resulted in a “green-light” decision for a new R&D / business effort.- Identified a MEMSensor manifold interface to reduce set-up time from 1+ hrs (w/ high error), to < 10min (~ zero error).- Provided market opportunity assessment for new coating capability. Resulting in project investment and job retention.- Explored market potential and consumer insights to develop sales forecast and valuation model for a new tool patent.

Performed in the following Capacities: System Testing Analyst, Defect Mgmt Coordinator, Business AnalystOverall Contributions- Conducted business process mapping for requirement gathering. Translated client knowledge of General Ledger Allocations into functional design documents. Subsequently wrote / executed system & user acceptance test scripts.- Utilized SQL, HP Quality Center, & PeopleSoft General Ledger to test ETL data processes. - Mapped General Ledger data processes from design documents to write & execute testing scripts.- Coordinated and led daily defect meetings for multiple test & development team leads – creating a central forum for communication and conflict resolution.- Managed daily defect reporting to team & client leads. Responsible for tracking status, dependencies, and ownership.- Volunteer Opportunity: Chicago 2016 Olympic Bid Campaign – Website Testing at OgilvyOne. Responsible for testing the diffusion / consistency of content & features during Chicago 2016 website build. Developed a rapport with OgilvyOne managers & developers.

- Conducted asset utilization and time studies to determine operational efficiencies.- Made regular phone calls for material quoting and procurement efforts.- Created CAD model of manufacturing facility, aiding sale to Chinese buyer.

- Generated Unigraphics & SolidWorks models for S7 components.- Researched and reported SuperCar market to evaluate competitors.- Researched audio technologies for future sound system designs.