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Kirkland, Wa, Us

At Dream Venture, we believe in uncovering and empowering talented individuals who excel in their field yet haven’t had the chance to step into a CEO role. We look for those with an uncommon combination of technical expertise and a drive for growth who are ready to embrace the challenges and rewards of leadership.Our ideal candidate is both a master in their craft and open to learning, bringing a unique blend of self-awareness, curiosity, empathy, and resilience. These are people who may not have taken the traditional path to leadership but possess the discipline and passion required to build a legacy.At Dream Venture, we provide a clear trajectory toward ownership, offering mentorship, support, and a roadmap to success. We’re dedicated to creating opportunities for skilled professionals to lead companies, earn ownership, and shape their own future.Our mission is to build sustainable businesses by investing in leaders who are as committed to their team’s growth as they are to their own.

As Chairman of the Board at State Roofing, I work closely with the CEO and CFO to guide the strategic direction of the company, ensuring that our goals align with long-term growth and profitability. My role involves providing high-level oversight and support to executive leadership, helping to shape the company's vision while maintaining accountability for key performance metrics. I chair board meetings, facilitate discussions on critical decisions, and act as a mentor and advisor to the CEO. Additionally, I oversee corporate governance, ensuring the company operates with transparency and integrity, and I help set priorities for innovation and community impact.

At State Roofing, we're not just a roofing company; we're a band of badass builders, relentless in our pursuit of excellence and unapologetic in our quest to dominate the industry. For over 55 years, we've been the titans of roofing in the Puget Sound Region, with a track record of 100,000+ projects that speak to our unmatched prowess.Since 2017, under new ownership, we've been on a warpath of innovation and expansion. We've revolutionized the customer experience, leaving mediocrity in the dust. Our territorial conquest now spans more locations across Western Washington, offering not just roofing but also decking, window, siding, and concrete patio services that are second to none. Our mantra? "Embrace Your Inner Badass. Make That Money. Share That Bounty. Walk Tall." This is the code we live by. We urge our team to unleash their unique talents, rewarding their epic contributions with lucrative compensation. Our triumphs are not solely our own; we believe in sharing our bounty, giving back to our community through free home improvement projects for those in need. And even on the toughest days, we walk tall, knowing our hearts are in the right place.We're committed to a trifecta of quality, integrity, and craftsmanship in all we do. Our roofing installations are legendary, and our decking, window, siding and patio systems are the envy of the industry. Want to witness our excellence firsthand? Visit www.stateroofing.com. The State Roofing saga continues, and we're just getting started.

Olympia, Us

By referral only. Upsiid is an M&A and corporate financial advisory provider that offers fractional C-suite and executive services to corporate clients, including outsourced CEO, CFO, COO, Controller, Executive Sales and Business Development solutions. Our team of specialists has helped multiple clients in expanding sales & operations, enhancing internal controls, and boosting bottom line profits by executing strategic initiatives properly scaled for each client. In a nutshell, we make executive level management accessible to growing or transitioning businesses.

Curb is an early stage digital startup that was founded to enhance the way consumers, contractors and suppliers interact by creating a marketplace that allows consumers to receive bids and for contractors to issue bids from the comfort of their home or office. Curb puts the consumer in control of how they interact and benefits contractors because they only pay when they win a bid, not for buying a lead.

Olympia, Us

The A Street Investments investment philosophy is grounded in low volatility capital preservation with a focus on long-term compounding using active and passive investment strategies. My focus in this role was on due diligence, private equity deals, hedge fund and fund of funds investments, and investment research. I also managed portions of the firm’s operations, managed key accounts, and held responsibility for performance reporting and earning calls.

New York, Ny, Us

At Morgan Stanley I was a member of a team responsible for $175MM+ AUM and provided comprehensive financial planning for diverse clients. In this role I obtained Series 7, 66, and Life & Disability licenses.

Paymaster Financial Services provides payroll, human resources, accounting and 401k services to businesses through a family of companies. I trained, managed, and mentored a sales team while also contributing to branding and product development, pricing strategy, and technology uplift.

Roseland, New Jersey, Us

As District Sales Manager I was responsible for managing indirect sales in the CPA and banking verticals, mentoring new sales reps, and advising SMBs on payroll, tax, and HR matters.

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NW Funding Group provided mortgage services, refinancing, debt consolidation, and both residential and commercial loans.