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Kansas City, Mo, Us

Kansas City, Missouri Area

As the CEO/President at Catalyzer, I find myself in the unique position of working to ensure we're operating and growing a business that reflects the coaching/guidance and insight we offer to the dozens of businesses we work with. During my time as CEO/President,- we've grown gross revenue/top-line sales by as much as 150%- over 62% of the organizations who engage us do so again and again, as many as 4.7 additional times after the initial engagement- we've increased conversion… Show more As the CEO/President at Catalyzer, I find myself in the unique position of working to ensure we're operating and growing a business that reflects the coaching/guidance and insight we offer to the dozens of businesses we work with. During my time as CEO/President,- we've grown gross revenue/top-line sales by as much as 150%- over 62% of the organizations who engage us do so again and again, as many as 4.7 additional times after the initial engagement- we've increased conversion in our business development pipeline, from lead to sale, to just over 30% and have sustained that rate over the last five years- we've grown thinking via constant recruiting efforts, continued self-development, and expanded program offerings; Catalyzer has moved from a catalog of ~15 modules to over 30 skills-focused programs- we've focused on growing relationships, both internal and external to the company, and in a way that mirrors our foundational beliefs in (1) doing business with like-minded organizations (Sinek - Start w/ Why) and (2) emotional intelligence as the catalyst for leadership behavior and growth; our team has worked with Catalyzer an average of 7.03 years, and the relationships with businesses who have hired us extends well beyond an average 11 month initial engagement (to just under 2.5 years across multiple leadership initiatives) Show less

Lansing, Ks

Established the vision and direction for this continually growing leadership and organizational development group. Enforced our "practicing what we preach." Responsible for curriculum development and world-class delivery for individuals and groups, ranging from C-suite executives to newly promoted managers and leaders. Supported the organizations' business development efforts. Responsible for LGL's P&L. LGL was not your typical Leadership Consulting firm. Our goal was to help you build your… Show more Established the vision and direction for this continually growing leadership and organizational development group. Enforced our "practicing what we preach." Responsible for curriculum development and world-class delivery for individuals and groups, ranging from C-suite executives to newly promoted managers and leaders. Supported the organizations' business development efforts. Responsible for LGL's P&L. LGL was not your typical Leadership Consulting firm. Our goal was to help you build your team of leaders that eventually will not need our services to continue on the strong path to success. We championed CETA- Culture, Empathy, Trust and Accountability. We helped senior leaders with team development, succession planning as well as specializing in decreasing absenteeism. You wouldn't find our methods in the business/self help section of your local book store. We rolled up our sleeves and got in the trenches with you to design a leadership success plan that will work for your unique challenges. Show less

Lansing, Kansas

Directed day-to-day activities for this start-up leadership and organizational development organization. Ensured business development, faculty development and training, operations, and financial management were accomplished in an integrated fashion - one that enabled the company's further growth.

Leavenworth, Kansas

Led all aspects of business development for the enterprise - from capture through post-submission activities. Evolved business development processes for this rapidly growing organization. Supported evolution of the organization's strategic direction, both through business development, as well as by facilitating strategic thinking during senior leadership offsites.

Leavenworth, Kansas

Oversaw all federal contracting activities for the Potawatomi Family of Business at the Combined Arms Center and Fort Leavenworth. Grew contract opportunities from three efforts to as many as a dozen, and grew revenue to ~$5.0M in a four-year period. Established a separate Potawatomi program office in Leavenworth from a vacant building to supervising as many as 60 project team members, and supported business development throughout eastern and central Kansas and western Missouri.

Lawrence, Kansas

Directed the delivery of the center’s daily operations including financial management, human resources management, communications management, and project management. Stewarded a $5.5M annual budget funding more than 40 initiatives while closely managing the efforts of five professionals including a Program Assistant, Budget Office Assistant, Network Manager, System Administrator, and Electronics Technician.- Successfully coordinated 10 polar field deployments in only 3 years while… Show more Directed the delivery of the center’s daily operations including financial management, human resources management, communications management, and project management. Stewarded a $5.5M annual budget funding more than 40 initiatives while closely managing the efforts of five professionals including a Program Assistant, Budget Office Assistant, Network Manager, System Administrator, and Electronics Technician.- Successfully coordinated 10 polar field deployments in only 3 years while overcoming a variety of logistical and technical challenges including antenna development and sensor system integration for aerial surveys. - Set the foundation for continuous improvement in process management. Developed and implemented the organization’s first Administrative Processes Guide in only 3 months.- Led the administrative team through a five-day, process-oriented National Science Foundation audit that reviewed financial, human resources, and business practices with “no faults noted” in early 2009.- Enhanced the visibility and reputation of the center. o Developed and hosted 2 climate change art exhibits at the Spencer Museum of Art at the University of Kansas. o Engaged the School of Journalism at the University of Kansas to review the Center’s communications strategies and recommend new tactics to increase the center’s exposure to national-level policymakers, K-12 educators and students, and the scientific community. Show less

Lenexa, Kansas

Director of Project Management (2004 – 2006)Directed the efforts of as many as four Project Managers, ensuring accurate translation of architectural specifications to drawings, timely production scheduling, cost-effective material procurement, and efficient use of company resources in alignment with the client’s delivery expectations in engagements with values as high as $2M. Served as a member of the company’s senior management team and worked with other senior-level managers to… Show more Director of Project Management (2004 – 2006)Directed the efforts of as many as four Project Managers, ensuring accurate translation of architectural specifications to drawings, timely production scheduling, cost-effective material procurement, and efficient use of company resources in alignment with the client’s delivery expectations in engagements with values as high as $2M. Served as a member of the company’s senior management team and worked with other senior-level managers to provide strategic direction for the company. Personally assigned leadership of projects with the tightest timelines and most challenging customers.- Personally managed as much as 85% of scheduled production hours representing 75% of the company’s revenue stream throughout.- 2005 employee of the year.Plant Manager (2004 – 2005)Guided the activities of 50 professionals across five departments including panel processing, box line, countertops, custom, and finish. Developed the production schedule and ensured adherence to a schedule challenged by short and tight deadlines dictated by a very aggressive commercial construction industry in the metro-Kansas City area. Served as the quality control officer and the employee’s advocate to senior management.- Provided better visibility to project progress and plant throughput. Designed and implemented 3 major modifications to the company’s Excel-based production schedule throughout. - Dramatically improved engineering and project management interaction and work flow. Co-authored a front office reorganization strategy that was developed and implemented in only 2 months and that modified front office procedures by an approximate 80%. Show less

Fort Leavenworth, Kansas

Instructor at the Army’s Command and General Staff College (Fort Leavenworth, Kansas) from 2003 to 2004. Served as Assistant Team Leader for Team 4. Primarily responsible as a tactics expert, but our multidisciplinary education required me to instruct diverse courses including leadership, management, and military history. The responsible author for two lessons: tactical organizations and functions.

Seoul, South Korea

Drafted Eighth Army’s (Korea) strategic plan for 35,000 soldiers to achieve the proposed Defense Department’s Transformation through 2015. Of seven Major Army Commands presenting implementing strategic plans to the Army’s base document, assessed by Department of the Army as the most outstanding and comprehensive effort in the World.

Chuncheon, South Korea

Commanded 1st Battalion (Attack), 2nd Aviation Regiment from January 2001 through March 2003. Formed and developed an organization of 350 individuals from its inception to become the first Longbow Apache unit deployed outside the continental United States. Established an organizational vision, persona, and standards; implemented and supervised training programs; and supervised maintenance, training, and soldier support activities. Met and maintained organizational objectives for over 24 months… Show more Commanded 1st Battalion (Attack), 2nd Aviation Regiment from January 2001 through March 2003. Formed and developed an organization of 350 individuals from its inception to become the first Longbow Apache unit deployed outside the continental United States. Established an organizational vision, persona, and standards; implemented and supervised training programs; and supervised maintenance, training, and soldier support activities. Met and maintained organizational objectives for over 24 months in a forward-deployed theater in the face of a hostile 1.5 million man North Korean army. As the senior officer at Camp Page, Korea, additionally responsible for force protection in the immediate aftermath of 9-11 and for liaison with local Korean military and civilian leadership. Show less

Fort Hood, Texas

Served as the senior staff aviation officer for III (US) Corps, representing four separate aviation brigades and their interests/issues to the Corps staff and Command Team.

West Point, New York

Responsible to develop and teach courses in aircraft performance and static stability and automatic flight controls and dynamic stability, and to co-teach the capstone aircraft design course. Additionally, led the flight contingent in the Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineering and sustained flight status in the Department's fixed-wing aircraft. More broadly, served on a variety of committees in support of the Academy mission that included Cadet Honor Education Teams and academic… Show more Responsible to develop and teach courses in aircraft performance and static stability and automatic flight controls and dynamic stability, and to co-teach the capstone aircraft design course. Additionally, led the flight contingent in the Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineering and sustained flight status in the Department's fixed-wing aircraft. More broadly, served on a variety of committees in support of the Academy mission that included Cadet Honor Education Teams and academic advising to cadet companies and intercollegiate sports teams for the Department. Show less

Graduate of the Class of 1982, ultimately rising to the level of Cadet Captain. Earned a BS in Engineering with concentration in Aerospace Engineering and named to the Dean's List in each of the eight semesters while attending. Participated in a variety of cadet activities, including the Marathon Club/Team, American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics student chapter, Model Rocketry Seminar, and Rally Committee.

Ms, Engineering Management

Mmas, Military Art And Science

Activities and Societies: Soccer, Basketball

Ms, Aerospace Engineering

Activities and Societies: 1st International Aerial Robotics Competition (Team Lead)

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Aerospace, Aeronautical And Astronautical Engineering

Activities and Societies: Marathon Club, Marathon Team, Rally Committee, AIAA