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United States

The common theme for all of my CEO-level advisory clients is their desire to grow. The sizes and stages of the company, the challenges they face, and the strategies I’ve created to help them are all very different. For example:► The CEO of a startup data analytics firm needed revenue. I created a marketing plan and introduced them to high-potential prospects—who have verbally committed to contracts valued at nearly $1M.► A shared-economy professional services firm needed capital. I helped its leadership land 2 contracts ($1.4M total revenue) and am currently advising the CEO to raise investment funds.► An angel-funded healthcare technology firm needed to be connected. I plugged the partners into the regional entrepreneurial network and helped them identify potential customers and partners.► A highly creative entrepreneur with a thriving small business needed expansion ideas and executive mentoring. I provided both, and also connected him to production sources to expand his capacity.► The CEO of a new economic development enterprise needed an experienced advisor during the critical early stages. I am guiding him in developing growth plans and driving change to achieve organizational goals.In addition to my work through Graylan Ventures, I’ve been tapped to work with other strategy and growth consulting firms. Current roles and affiliations include:► VP/Business Development Partner, Walkabout Collaborative, LLC► Strategic Partner, trisect► Advisor, KMK ConsultingThe bottom line: Growth is the goal, but the pathway for each is unique. As an experienced business and economic development executive, I have wide expertise and deep connections—and a true passion for assisting the leaders of companies at all stages grow and thrive.

Tampa Bay, Florida

Serving on the Board allows me to continue to share my regional business expertise with this respected and influential financial organization.

Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area

ProspEquity Partners' philosophy of private equity is to build prosperity beyond wealth, through lasting economic and social value by:► Investing in and inspiring people—because people are the transformative competitive advantage and are the key to innovation, productivity, growth and profitability.► Infusing not just capital and expertise, but proven methodologies and processes, while enhancing the culture and entrepreneurial spirit of portfolio companies.

Tampa Bay, Florida

My mission in leading the Tampa Bay Partnership was “economic development” for our 8-county region. The scope was diverse, the challenge large, and the results exceptional!A few highlights:► Establishing Florida’s High Technology Corridor: Partnering with regional businesses and universities, we created, branded, and marketed the concept of a high-tech region that would nourish both established and startup technology ventures.► Attracting international businesses: Looking beyond our natural connection to Latin America, I launched efforts that resulted in companies from Europe and North America—as well as Latin America—bringing their business operations to the Tampa Bay region.► Attracting US businesses: We created an attractive economic environment and reached out to US companies to sell the value of our region. Amazon, Bristol Myers Squibb, McKinsey, Stanford Research Institute, and Draper Labs are just a few of the companies from diverse sectors that located in our area.► Securing infrastructure investments: I am most proud of the $1B+ we captured in transportation funding. A solid transportation network is essential for broad economic development.► Creating networking opportunities and leadership programs for regional CEOs and other leaders: In addition to formal programs (e.g., CEO Direct), I also launched continuous outreach efforts to create a strong network of business leaders who were aware of, and supported, our Partnership programs.Perhaps most importantly, I played a key role in branding our region and increasing its visibility across the state, the country, and internationally. Through business relationships, effective outreach, fundamental economic development work, and a deep understanding of the needs of our communities, I helped build sustainable prosperity in the region.

Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area

This position—my first in the private sector—was a great opportunity to put into practice all of my business-building knowledge. I was charged with launching the company’s first regional office and then identifying and pursuing real estate investment opportunities across Florida. Among my most notable achievements:► Creating a limited-partnership real estate investment vehicle and securing $10M in equity funding from individual and institutional investors.Previously, I served as Assistant City Manager and Director of Economic and Community Development for the City of Miami Beach. I was instrumental in …► securing funding and creating plans for the construction of a new convention center and convention center hotel;► revitalizing the historic Art Deco District and South Beach neighborhood;► creating new residential, arts, and entertainment districts in Lincoln Road and South Beach;► restructuring and refinancing the Miami Beach Community Redevelopment Agency.

Master'S Degree, Urban And Regional Planning

Bachelor’S Degree, Economics/Political Science

Activities and Societies: Station Manager; WMXM-FM radio station, Varsity Basketball, Student Activities Community, Choir and Madrigals