Co-Owner and Manager for three commercial/retail properties holding 26 office/retail suites in the western North Carolina area. Full responsibility for Asset marketing, lease negotiation and performance, Tenant relations and lessor property maintenance. Total lease improvement square footage of 39,105 s.f. on 4.54 acres.

Received pre-certification appraiser training in the professional discipline of determining a final opinion of value for commercial real estate in compliance with USPAP standards. Researched subject property characteristics, history and location, investigated comparable and market conditions, reconciled components, and finalized appraisal report.

Owner-Operator of two to four NAPA automotive parts stores and an integrated supply contract. Complete management and leadership of all aspects of operation including sales and marketing, customer cultivation and relations, inventory effectiveness, fixed asset oversight and cash flow management. Personnel recruitment, placement, training and performance review. Leadership of an employee range of 23-35 in all capacities from Store Manager, Outside Salesperson, Office Manager, Counter Sales, Machine Shop and Delivery. Monitoring and review of all compensation and benefits. Total competence and financial oversight of balance sheet, operating statement, statement of cash flows, depreciation schedule, accounts payable and accounts receivable. Proficiency with proforma process, capital funding and leases.

Total responsibility for all leadership and management of the NAPA Tampa Distribution Center in servicing over 60 NAPA AUTO PARTS stores(34 company owned) in west central Florida. Recognized results in all areas of revenue growth, operating standards and return on investment. Demonstrated command of sales-marketing planning/implementation, new market growth, financial planning and management, human resource recruitment, training, development, performance review and compensation. Cultivated and maintained mutually beneficial relations with all stakeholders(customers, employees and corporate management).

Established NAPA as the profit leader in the territory. Provided the operational framework, innovative marketing and staff development necessary to grow the business. Directly participated in land acquisition, construction and start-up operations for NAPA's first concept store on Laredo, Texas.Instrumental in conversion of six independent auto parts stores to the NAPA system. Key executive in successful promotion and coordination of the inaugural All-Texas Marketing Conference for the Dallas, Houston and San Antonio Distribution Centers.

Responsible for all Distribution Center operations. Provided leadership for department heads in functions of expense control, inventory, accounts receivable, customer service, human resources, stockroom and freight distribution/delivery.

Maintained a high level of customer service to all NAPA stores in the territory through direct supervision of the stockroom, inventory control and customer service departments.