+Experienced senior leader with a successful record of propelling business goals in academia and trades industries. At my core, I’m a builder and fixer. +Associate Dean of the College of Arts & Sciences at Carroll University, overseeing the general education program and the Honors Center. +President & Founder of High-level Leadership, LLC, a thought engine designed to help academic leaders find solutions for the challenges facing higher ed. www.highlevelleadership.com. +Podcast host of “Get Down to College Business,” which covers the intersections of higher education with business and operations. Named a Top Ten Podcast to Follow in 2024 by the Keystone Education Group. +As a professor, I design and execute curriculum for 15 communication and business courses, including face-to-face, online and hybrid learning formats. +Asking questions is my key tactic to achieve deep understanding and in turn, make sound judgments via discernment of complex issues. +Currently serving on three boards for private companies in the trades. Certified in private board governance by the Private Directors Association in September 2021. +I’m passionate about the training and development of others for positive impact in their professional lives, their organization, and the larger community. Developed training programs for senior and mid-level leaders on conflict resolution, maximizing meeting time, navigating career transitions, communicating for internal and external stakeholders, media training, connecting with others, and influencing at every level. +Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Teams, zoom, and Adobe Creative Suite.