Pajarito Powder, LLC is a venture-backed developer and manufacturer of advanced electrocatalyst materials for fuel cells and electrolyzers. We develop and manufacture electrocatalyst products for PEM and AEM applications that enhance performance and improve durability. Our products are an enabling technology for hydrogen decarbonization of industry, transportation, agriculture, steel-making and more.Our Products:Platinum and Platinum alloy catalysts manufactured using our proprietary Engineered Catalyst Supports (ECS). Benefiting from our ability to tailor the catalyst to system requirements, we have manufacturing control over key physical characteristics, tuned for specific systems and lower BOP requirements. Engineered Catalyst Supports (ECS), our core product for the automotive industry that delivers enhanced fuel cell function of the catalyst layer, as well as improved durability, at scale, for cost-sensitive manufacture of FCEVs.Engineered Electrolyzer Catalysts (EEC) materials for PEM and AEM, including PGM-free HER catalysts and high-performing, high efficiency OER catalysts.Precious-Metal-Free (PMF) Catalysts for next-generation applications that are entirely PGM-free.

Board Officer, 2014-2016.

ABQid and SFid are curriculum-based, investor-funded and ROI focused Accelerator programs based in Albuquerque and Santa Fe, New Mexico. With the support of the City of Santa Fe, private fundholders of the Santa Fe Community Foundation and numerous other organizations, we launched a pilot, 12-week program in Santa Fe, in November of 2015. Similar to the ABQid program, focused on accelerating high-growth, scalable companies, led by dynamic entrepreneurs, we accepted six companies into the program and graduated five at the SFid Demo Day on April 22nd, 2016. While the program was only a six month trial, we hope to fund a permanent program in Santa Fe.

Co-founder and initial Managing Director of ABQid, a curriculum-based, investor funded accelerator program focused on investor ROI. Our aim is to create great companies. The scope of my responsibility was broad, ranging from pipeline for our accelerator program (sourcing and recruiting founder applicants), finding and matchmaking talent for teams and individual founders, coordination of the overall program, execution of curriculum, mentor recruitment, community programs, operations, sponsorship and investor development, as well as demo day organization.ABQid is member of the Global Accelerator Network (GAN).

Westwind is value-added hardware and services provider of technology solutions. In additional to extensive IT engineering and services, Westwind is engaged in the design and development of digital signage solutions, from ad-revenue-based networks to promotional/interactive, and way-finding/emergency egress solutions. HealthcareWestwind has cultivated unique relationships within healthcare; we developed and co-chaired two events combining the memberships of HIMSS and ACHE around industry topics, featuring special keynote presentations by Chris Van Gorder, John Casillas, and numerous other members of both organizations.

SWSH, LLC is a consulting and recruiting firm, dedicated to solving problems for venture-backed technology startups. We pride ourselves in being the "recruiter-of-last-resort" - it's not the most profitable segment, but we tend to be successful where others cease to tread. Our extended effort means greater value to our clients. We take on challenging searches and deliver results; by leveraging extensive networks and using search and social tools *appropriately*, we find passive candidates that typically did not know they were ready for a new position.

Account management and business development functions for multi-discipline graphic design and television advertising agency. VWK provides comprehensive identity development, branding and marketing services to clientele in a variety of industries and sectors.

Principal researcher for economic cluster cultivation effort, focused on regional core competencies, such as microsystems, optics/photonics, biotechnology, alternative energy and digital media. Assisted in the formulation of economic development policies, technology commercialization practices and development of market intelligence for local companies with nascent technologies.

Diverse responsibilities in support of the organization's business advocacy mission: research to assist in public policy formulation, development and implementation of business research metrics, and cultivation of strategic partnerships.