Appointed to serve as interim CFO of the U.S. Department of Education. He ran and oversaw all of the Department’s finances and operations during the initial days of the Administration until the Secretary could be confirmed by the Senate and other senior political appointees could be hired.

The EdTech Fund invests in seed stage education technology companies. The Tsunami of change in education has started to crest. The titans of education are falling. The large educational book publishers are struggling to redefine themselves as schools increase their purchases of digital products, and traditional universities are rethinking the pure bricks and mortar model as the ROI on a college education turns negative. The personalized learning environments we've been dreaming of for over a decade are quickly becoming a reality.Smart venture capitalists know these changes are happening, and they are pouring money into education technology. The portion of school budgets dedicated to digital products will continue to grow, and those dollars will make more of these start-ups successful.This is one of those points in time that we will look back upon and say to ourselves, "If only I had invested in education technology..."But the real opportunity in Ed Tech is at the Seed stage. VCs got burned during the last financial crisis. They are gun shy and not investing in anything that doesn't yet have meaningful revenue. The result is that valuations at the typical "Series A" level are inflated, putting pressure on potential returns. Moving back to the Seed or angel stage in the investment cycle involves risk, but there is also an opportunity. Most angel investors are very generalist. They "focus" on areas like social and mobile. Everything is social and mobile! Though the education sector might seem easy to understand since we all went to school, it's actually very complex and nuanced due to the amount of regulation involved. The Ed Tech Fund brings together experts from across the field of education--school technology coordinators, publishing industry leaders, policy experts, teachers, experienced investors, and technology developers. Our experience and expertise enables us to choose the right investments and reduce the risk.

EdTech Advisors assists businesses of all sizes in planning and executing growth strategies. Services include start-up advisory, strategy development, business planning, buy/build/partner analysis, and all stages of deal execution—deal sourcing, due diligence, contract negotiations, and integration planning.AREAS OF EXPERTISE• K-12 and Higher Education• Market Analysis• Acquisitions & Divestitures• Contract Negotiations• Business & Strategic Planning• Detailed Financial & Business Analysis• Public Company Tax & Accounting Issues• Joint Ventures & Strategic Partnerships• Early Stage Investing • Due Diligence • Federal Government Contracting

Former Chairman of the Board and a founding trustee of Equality Charter School in the Bronx. Currently serve as Chairman of the Academic Accountability Committee. Formerly served on the Finance and Governance Committees. The Mission of Equality Charter School: "Equality Charter School provides a high level of academic rigor in a nurturing learning community that will prepare students to be successful in college. We realize high expectations for staff and students by focusing on the integration of goal setting, critical thinking and problem-solving skills. As our students move through this progression, they will develop into Equality men and women: high school graduates prepared for educated, productive lives."

Reporting to the CFO; responsible for oversight of all acquisition, divestiture, and JV activity for the firm. Lead a team of three and oversee the due diligence process, contract negotiations, and financial analysis. Evaluate and execute transactions and advise the CFO regarding risks and opportunities, strategic rationale, business forecast, valuation, and other financial metrics. Partner with business units to evaluate business forecasts and cultural fit and develop integration plans.

Responsible for the entire acquisition process. Sourced and evaluated potential acquisitions, led due diligence, developed integration plans, and structured and negotiated entire merger agreements. Advised CEO and CFO on financial and strategic implications and risks related to potential acquisitions. Closed 10 deals in the Aerospace / Defense and Homeland Security sectors, analyzed over 60 potential acquisitions, and made over 35 company visits to conduct due diligence.

Structured and negotiated all aspects of merger agreements. Advised the CFO on financial implications of transactions and oversaw financial analysis. Conducted strategic planning, evaluated target markets, and developed merger integration plans. Sourced deals through investment banking and business unit relationships. Extensive modeling work—valuation, accretion/dilution, sensitivity, options, debt, and synergy analysis. Coordinated due diligence, identified risks and opportunities, and prepared investment memoranda for the Board. Promoted ahead of peers to Director

Airborne and Ranger trained Infantry officer. Responsible for the combat readiness and training, including tactical maneuver training, marksmanship, and physical fitness, of a 30-person mechanized Infantry platoon with four armored fighting vehicles. Led mission planning & execution for real-world peacekeeping deployments in Bosnia, Macedonia, and Kosovo.▪ Rated as top 5% of all peers Army-wide. Graduate of Army Ranger, Airborne and Air Assault schools.▪ Led patrols in the de-militarized zone of Bosnia as part of a NATO peacekeeping mission o Oversaw the peaceful resettlement of Muslim refugees, working with the U.N. High Commission for Refugees as well as local officials including the Mayor and Chief of Police.▪ Led a 50-person logistical support team. Responsible for distribution of all essential resources—fuel, water, food, and ammunition—for an 800-person combat unit.▪ Graduated in top 10 percent of class in Infantry Officer Training Course; Commandant’s List.