My inspiration, passion, and energy stem from collaborating with exceptional individuals dedicated to delivering outstanding results. It's been an incredible honor to work alongside top-tier professionals worldwide, many of whom I now call friends. Together, these teams have empowered me to contribute to the following:As a Global Design and Construction Leader, I've planned and executed prominent Global and National Capital Programs valued at over $5 billion, encompassing one national and four global initiatives in education, commercial, and hospitality sectors. I've led in diverse environments, from organizational startups and business scaling to participating in initial public offerings and private equity buyouts.As the Global Head of Design & Construction @ American Express, I led our Design & Construction Team that delivered new ground up campuses, data centers, interiors, and airport lounges for a 13mm sf portfolio located in over 40 countries with a value > $1B.While serving as SVP of Real Estate, Design & Construction @ EdisonLearning, I led the design and construction of 3 million sf of educational space, opening 100+ schools across 20 states and 50 cities, valued at over $1 billion.As Global Head of Project Delivery at WeWork, I led our Design & Construction teams in delivering innovative coworking spaces across 20+ countries, managing an annual capital plan exceeding $1.7 billion.My expertise in team building and leadership has played pivotal roles in constructing diverse teams from inception, re-engineering or building global platforms, transitioning teams from outsourced to insourced and vice versa. In each case, I've cultivated collaborative, cohesive, and mission-driven teams focused on achieving organizational business objectives.In my early career with Turner Construction and McDonald’s Corporation, I gained valuable project management and cost engineering expertise, laying a strong foundation in project controls and delivery.My experience as a Marine Corps Officer and "Leader of Marines" profoundly influenced my leadership style. Adept at operating across the strategic-operational-tactical continuum, this foundational experience has been instrumental in my successful professional career. With over 20 years of active and reserve service, I retired as a LtCol.Featured in publications “Enriching Lives, Building Great Experiences for Employees and Customers" (Strategize Magazine)"American Express’s New Design Team" (American Builders Quarterly) "The Learning Curve" (Buildings Magazine)