Experience

Community Office for Resource Efficiency (CORE)

• United States
• Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Executive Officer

  • Aug 2022 - Aug 2023

  Basalt, Colorado, United States Directed the leadership, management, and administration of a 501c3 nonprofit dedicated to a carbon-free, net zero energy future. Spearhead strategic and financial planning, evaluating outcomes and developing policies for effective administration. ➡️Facilitated strategic planning sessions with 11 board members; delivered performance reports to five local jurisdictions. ➡️Lead 7 critical team members, including Energy Manager, Energy Concierge, Senior Director of Regional Climate Strategy,… Show more Directed the leadership, management, and administration of a 501c3 nonprofit dedicated to a carbon-free, net zero energy future. Spearhead strategic and financial planning, evaluating outcomes and developing policies for effective administration. ➡️Facilitated strategic planning sessions with 11 board members; delivered performance reports to five local jurisdictions. ➡️Lead 7 critical team members, including Energy Manager, Energy Concierge, Senior Director of Regional Climate Strategy, Buildings Program Manager, Program Support Specialist, and Fundraising and Events Coordinator, as well as multiple consultants. ➡️Managed $2.7M operating budget and $4M reserve budget, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting by reaching all operational goals ahead of schedule and under budget. ➡️Oversee teams providing up to $50K in individual grants as well as energy rebates valued at $12–$30K per project, advancing more than 140 energy efficiency projects. ➡️Establish productive relationships with federal and state agencies, advancing fundraising and organizational goals. SIGNIFICANT ACCOMPLISHMENTS: ➡️Raised $2.2 million in first year through a mix of donations, corporate sponsorships, and grants, including two major grants from the Department of Energy and one matching grant from the Economic Development Administration. ➡️Achieved 250% notable improvement in goal attainment through process improvement initiatives; secured a new contract with a local government. ➡️Increased membership revenue $400K within first 9 months, fostering reliable and trusting stakeholder relationships. ➡️Supervised implementation of $1.2M coal mine methane mitigation project. ➡️Orchestrated 4 prominent public events within first year that attracted an attendance of 100 guests per event. ➡️Achieved significant local media recognition through 37 mentions of CORE in the press. ➡️Prevent more than 7,000 MTCO2e from reaching the atmosphere while advancing DEI in program implementation. Show less



Challenge America

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Executive Director

  • Jul 2018 - Jul 2022

  Basalt, CO Oversaw program development, program management, and operations. ➡️Led 5 employees, 8 contractors, & 30 volunteers. Managed $500K budget. ➡️Lobbied state and federal officials, including Congress. ➡️Recognized by U.S. Small Business Administration with Lab-to-Market Inclusive Innovation Ecosystem prize. ➡️Championed development of 67 innovative healthcare products over 3 years. ➡️Showcased programs and initiatives on major national and state media outlets, including… Show more Oversaw program development, program management, and operations. ➡️Led 5 employees, 8 contractors, & 30 volunteers. Managed $500K budget. ➡️Lobbied state and federal officials, including Congress. ➡️Recognized by U.S. Small Business Administration with Lab-to-Market Inclusive Innovation Ecosystem prize. ➡️Championed development of 67 innovative healthcare products over 3 years. ➡️Showcased programs and initiatives on major national and state media outlets, including CNN. ➡️Met with Secretary of VA and executive team to collaborate on key program design initiatives. ➡️Handpicked by VA to redesign incubator program to virtual venue. Generated 50+ products. ➡️Designed Makers for Veterans (products for injured vets). ➡️Pioneered largest peer-support community for women veterans (6000 members, 50 states, 21 countries). ➡️Developed largest National Veteran Arts Community, growing membership to 7000 across 50 states and 12 countries. ➡️Led coalition of injured veterans to Tel Aviv, facilitating participation in an incubator project that yielded 12+ innovative products. ➡️Enhanced music therapy program, backed by the America Music Therapy Association and offering 25 continuing education credits. Successfully trained 800+ veterans across 22 states. ➡️Executed 5 national projects generating 230% increase in population served over 2-year period. ➡️Developed 12 new online courses for veterans and military families. ➡️Oversaw expansion of direct services to 3 new states and 1 new country (Israel). ➡️Forged 14 new partnerships with veteran nonprofit organizations. ➡️Raised $800K at U.S. Senior Open/Broadmoor (2000 concert attendees and 400 dinner guests). ➡️Led initiative for benefit concert featuring Vince Gill and Amy Grant. Attended by 2K people, raising $1M. ➡️Presented at AIPAC Policy Conference in Washington D.C., attended by 18K audience members. ➡️Executed 6 fundraising events, garnering >$1M. ➡️Launched 50+ social media campaigns and 5 online networking solutions.

• Director of Operations

  • Feb 2016 - Jul 2018

  Basalt, Colorado ORGANIZATION: Challenge Aspen is a non-profit organization that offers adaptive recreation programs to veterans and people with disabilities. ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Administer operations. ➡️Managed volunteer and intern staffing activities, supervising 12 interns and 50 volunteers. ➡️Oversaw $150K budget. Assisted in fundraising events. ➡️ Led operational strategy planning sessions that supported nonprofit goals. ✓ Ensured regulatory and legal compliance of all non-profit activities. ➡️ Negotiated… Show more ORGANIZATION: Challenge Aspen is a non-profit organization that offers adaptive recreation programs to veterans and people with disabilities. ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Administer operations. ➡️Managed volunteer and intern staffing activities, supervising 12 interns and 50 volunteers. ➡️Oversaw $150K budget. Assisted in fundraising events. ➡️ Led operational strategy planning sessions that supported nonprofit goals. ✓ Ensured regulatory and legal compliance of all non-profit activities. ➡️ Negotiated with 3 government agencies, securing variances on construction project. ➡️Oversaw all operations on a 140-acre remote adaptive recreation facility. Challenge Aspen is a non-profit organization that offers adaptive recreation programs to veterans and people with disabilities.



Challenge Aspen

• United States
• Wellness and Fitness Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Operations Manager

  • Apr 2015 - Feb 2016

  Snowmass, CO ☑️ ORGANIZATION: Challenge Aspen is a non-profit organization that offers adaptive recreation programs to veterans and people with disabilities. ☑ ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Administer operations. ✓ Managed volunteer and intern staffing activities, supervising 12 interns and 50 volunteers. ✓ Oversaw $150K budget. Assisted in fundraising events. ✓ Led operational strategy planning sessions that supported nonprofit goals. ✓ Ensured regulatory and legal compliance of all non-profit… Show more ☑️ ORGANIZATION: Challenge Aspen is a non-profit organization that offers adaptive recreation programs to veterans and people with disabilities. ☑ ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Administer operations. ✓ Managed volunteer and intern staffing activities, supervising 12 interns and 50 volunteers. ✓ Oversaw $150K budget. Assisted in fundraising events. ✓ Led operational strategy planning sessions that supported nonprofit goals. ✓ Ensured regulatory and legal compliance of all non-profit activities. ✓ Negotiated with 3 government agencies, securing variances on construction project. ✓ Oversaw all operations on a 140-acre remote adaptive recreation facility. Challenge Aspen is a non-profit organization that offers adaptive recreation programs to veterans and people with disabilities. Show less



University of Wisconsin-Green Bay

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Assistant Professor

  • Aug 2011 - Apr 2015

  Green Bay, Wisconsin Area ADMINISTRATIVE LEADERSHIP: Supported university operations by informing and influencing policy, serving on numerous committees, and assisting in student affairs. ➡️Chaired Legislative Affairs committee during period of acute political and financial uncertainty. Monitored and reported on proposed legislation pertaining to the university. ➡️Served on Faculty Senate, 3 hiring committees, 2 environmental sustainability committees, and 3 graduate student committees. ➡️Delivered presentations at… Show more ADMINISTRATIVE LEADERSHIP: Supported university operations by informing and influencing policy, serving on numerous committees, and assisting in student affairs. ➡️Chaired Legislative Affairs committee during period of acute political and financial uncertainty. Monitored and reported on proposed legislation pertaining to the university. ➡️Served on Faculty Senate, 3 hiring committees, 2 environmental sustainability committees, and 3 graduate student committees. ➡️Delivered presentations at numerous international environmental conferences. ➡️Published 2 peer-reviewed journal articles and 1 peer-reviewed book chapter. ➡️Operated as faculty advisor for PEAC, a student-led environmental organization. ➡️Advised graduate students, including supervising the submission and delivery of research papers to major national and international conferences. ✓ Advised 2 graduate students through their thesis process. ➡️ Created 3 durable student programs: 1) Student Bee-Keepers, 2) iPat environmental film series, and 3) campus kitchen project that repurposed discarded food for distribution to low-income seniors. UNIVERSITY TEACHING: Assistant Professor of Political Science. ➡️ Taught 6 courses: International Relations, Global Environmental Politics, Politics of Developing Areas, Global Politics and Society, Globalization Sustainability and Justice, and American Government. ➡️Instructed 1200+ students over 4 years, including graduate and nontraditional students. ➡️Completed 3 semesters of advanced training in Teaching and Learning. ✓ Completed 1 semester of advanced online teaching education. Show less



Colorado State University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Adjunct Professor

  • Aug 2007 - May 2011

  Fort Collins, Colorado Area ADMINISTRATIVE LEADERSHIP: Supported the operations and mission of the university. ➡️ Served as lead organizer for a significant international environmental conference. ➡️ Delivered presentations at 4 major international environmental conferences, including The Netherlands and Germany. ➡️ Spearheaded enduring undergraduate program to eliminate homelessness in the local community by 2020. ➡️ Served as member on Board of Directors for the foundation of a Peace Corps Museum. ➡️ Supervised graduate… Show more ADMINISTRATIVE LEADERSHIP: Supported the operations and mission of the university. ➡️ Served as lead organizer for a significant international environmental conference. ➡️ Delivered presentations at 4 major international environmental conferences, including The Netherlands and Germany. ➡️ Spearheaded enduring undergraduate program to eliminate homelessness in the local community by 2020. ➡️ Served as member on Board of Directors for the foundation of a Peace Corps Museum. ➡️ Supervised graduate student assistants and advised undergraduate students. TEACHING: Served as graduate teaching assistant and lecturer during PhD studies. ➡️ Designed 17 college-level courses on various topics, including Middle Eastern History, American Political Thought, Ancient to Pre-modern Political Theory, International Environmental Politics, Global Politics and Society, American Government, and International Relations. ➡️ Honed public speaking skills, lecturing to class sizes attended by 350 students. Show less



Royal Gorge Rafting & Zip Line Tours

• United States
• Spectator Sports
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Raft Guide

  • May 2007 - Jul 2010

  Canon City, Colorado ☑ ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Offering 25 years of experience in whitewater raft guiding (beginning in 1994). ✓ Class V raft guide and kayaker. ✓ Extensive management experience in recreation tourism industry. ✓ Led week-long trips down remote rivers in Idaho and Arizona, as well as Class V trips in Colorado and West Virginia. ✓ Participated in First Descents in Honduras.



Western Colorado University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Lecturer

  • 2007 - 2008

  Gunnison, Colorado ☑ ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Created and taught 8 courses over 2 semesters, including Comparative Politics, American Political Thought, Ancient Political Theory, and Middle Eastern History. ✓ Advised undergraduate students and supervised special projects.



Clear Creek Rafting

• Whitewater Rafting Guide/Rafting Company Manager

  • May 2001 - Aug 2006

  Canon City, CO ☑ ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Responsible for sales, staff scheduling, human resources, and running the remote river office. ✓ Promoted from rafting guide, safety kayaker, and bus driver.



Echo Canyon River Expeditions

• United States
• Recreational Facilities
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Whitewater Rafting Guide

  • May 1998 - Aug 2000

  Canon City, CO ☑ ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Seasonal Work. ✓ Guided guests on day and overnight trips on remote Class IV rivers. ✓ Served as video kayaker and bus driver.