Experience

Opportunity Austin

• United States
• Economic Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• SVP of Global Technology & Innovation

  • May 2018 - Present

  Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area The SVP of Global Technology and Innovation is responsible for the strategic outreach, program development of international and domestic initiatives; and collaborations that support the continued growth of capital and success of innovation in the Austin Region.



Austin Technology Council

• United States
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Member Board Of Directors

  • Nov 2021 - Present

  Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area As the unifying voice for innovation and technology in Central Texas, Austin Technology Council includes leadership from startups and Fortune 1000 companies. Since 1992, ATC’s membership has represented the largest concentration of invested CEO’s compared to tech associations in other markets and represents the diverse tech community in and around Austin.



Austin Venture Association

• United States
• Professional Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Member of AVA Advisory Board

  • Aug 2022 - Present

  Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area A non-profit focused on helping organize the greater venture community supporting Austin’s startup ecosystem.



Strategic Partnerships, Inc.

• United States
• Government Relations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• External Consultant

  • Mar 2018 - Present

  Austin, Texas Area Combined with the internal support structure of research, advocacy and access adding industry expertise and Texas area specific relationship knowledge to benefit clients served. Effectively combining skills, relationships and technical expertise of internal staff, offering a wide range of benefits to clients. Providing strategy to ensure deliverables of project needs.



Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce

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

• Senior Vice President of Global Tech and Innovation

  • Aug 2021 - Aug 2023

  Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area The SVP of Global Technology and Innovation is responsible for the strategic outreach, program development of international and domestic initiatives; and collaborations that support the continued growth of capital and success of innovation in the Austin Region.

• Vice President Economic Development

  • May 2018 - Aug 2021

  Austin, Texas Area Responsible for the refinement and development of recruitment initiatives and strategies. Leading recruitment efforts for high-value industry sectors, including corporate headquarters, software/IT, financial services and international development. Providing leadership and guidance to Economy team members on economic development best practices. Hosting visiting international delegations and coordinating with other Austin Regional organizations, generating prospect leads in target industry… Show more Responsible for the refinement and development of recruitment initiatives and strategies. Leading recruitment efforts for high-value industry sectors, including corporate headquarters, software/IT, financial services and international development. Providing leadership and guidance to Economy team members on economic development best practices. Hosting visiting international delegations and coordinating with other Austin Regional organizations, generating prospect leads in target industry sectors, organizing marketing trips in domestic and international markets in coordination with Opportunity Austin investors and regional economic development partners in the recruitment of companies.



City of San Angelo

• United States
• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Economic Development

  • Jan 2014 - Feb 2018

  San Angelo, Texas



LCRA

• United States
• Utilities
• 700 & Above Employee

• Assistant Manager, Public Affairs

  • Oct 2001 - Jan 2014

  Austin, Texas Area



American Electric Power

• United States
• Utilities
• 700 & Above Employee

• Manager of Community Services

  • Jun 1987 - Sep 2001

  West Texas Region