A tour in the Marine Corps Reserve and college is an All-American foundation. I was lucky enough to get a great gig - building custom pools with the premier DC area contractor. From lap pools three stories below 150 year old Georgetown homes to the therapy spas at the Redskins facility, I was a leader and learned every day a new skill. It could be how to address an Ambassador or who to see to get a tire boot from a concrete truck. With the chance to serve as a Rep for Maryland's oldest marine chandler, I found my boating background helped me be accepted by Delmarva's insulated boat building legends.After a couple of years breaking even with my own fishing and hunting rep business, I went retail. A local outdoor chain was poised to grow. I was promoted to a District Manager in a year. We had grown from $7 million to $75 in four years with 35 new stores. Chapter 11. Hung tough and am still proud.The destination retailer Bass ProShops opened a location near BWI. Recruited to be the local contact, I was the liaison for the company as well as developing the local contacts and suppliers that would create the ultimate outdoor experience. Most enjoyable year of my life.Bought a rowhome, fixed it up and was offered more than I figured anyone would pay for it. Found another, same thing. A phone call introduced me to Port Supply. They needed someone to cover NJ and DE selling marine supplies. Great benefits and daily trips to the shore. Five years and the marine business once again contracting, I've moved to a new post, running new business development for and old line diesel distributor. So many similarities- the goal remaining to profitably deliver on my customer's needs. What I am is a world class service provider that offers a unique and superior level of representation. I work to achieve these results providing profit to my employer, my customer and myself. I keep a level ideal and ethical base, with reward and consequence results.