Experience

CONO: Building Neighborhood Networks

• United States
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Executive Officer

  • Mar 2020 - Sep 2020

  As CEO of the Council of Neighbors and Organizations, I am proud to be part of an organization dedicated to empowering neighborhoods in the Pikes Peak Region. CONO joins with public and private organizations, Homeowner Associations, Neighborhood Organizations and individuals to provide support to create and grow safer and healthier neighborhoods. From civic education, to HOA support, to advocacy training in low- to moderate-income areas, CONO makes a positive impact in the life of our… Show more As CEO of the Council of Neighbors and Organizations, I am proud to be part of an organization dedicated to empowering neighborhoods in the Pikes Peak Region. CONO joins with public and private organizations, Homeowner Associations, Neighborhood Organizations and individuals to provide support to create and grow safer and healthier neighborhoods. From civic education, to HOA support, to advocacy training in low- to moderate-income areas, CONO makes a positive impact in the life of our community. Show less



Prime Public Affairs, LLC

• Principal

  • May 2018 - Mar 2020

  Experienced legislative and public policy issues manager with a track record of success. Advocated for clients at all levels of government to achieve positive legislative and regulatory outcomes.



Strasbaugh Financial Advisory

• United States
• Financial Services

• Owner/Chief Operating Officer

  • Apr 2002 - Apr 2018

  Developed and implemented strategic vision for a growing fee-only financial planning firm. Managed and implemented business development efforts that produced consistent growth. Managed HR, technology, compliance, vendor relations, purchasing and other tasks related to operations.



RS Information Systems

• Quality Assurance Manager

  • 2001 - 2002

  Was responsible for managing certification of unit for ISO 9001. Managed that part of relationship with Air Force. Interviewed and developed performance metrics for working groups both in main office and groups at base. Interfaced with company headquarters. Participated in briefings to Air Force.



S&P Global

• United States
• Financial Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Product Manager

  • 1997 - 2001

  Managed product lifecycle of new financial database product. Conceptualized, wrote requirements, interviewed potential and existing customers for product feedback, managed strategic requirements, marketing and technical writing Launched beta, managed client issues with product. Directed launch of final product. Managed relationships with internal publics. Product turned into best selling product of subsidiary of S&P Compustat. Started as a writer of industry reports that were sold to Big… Show more Managed product lifecycle of new financial database product. Conceptualized, wrote requirements, interviewed potential and existing customers for product feedback, managed strategic requirements, marketing and technical writing Launched beta, managed client issues with product. Directed launch of final product. Managed relationships with internal publics. Product turned into best selling product of subsidiary of S&P Compustat. Started as a writer of industry reports that were sold to Big 8 accounting firms. Was promoted to Product Manager where I managed client relationships, refined products and managed a staff of 7 writers plus stable of freelance writers. Gathered client requirements, produced product roadmap and built business cases for constant product improvement. Provided direction to each writer. Responsible for all hiring. Managed writers in different states. Edited content. Expanded business from $500,000 contract to $1.6 million. Was transferred to staff of a team managing creation of a database of industry research aimed at large consulting firms. Managed writers including initial set up and hiring, Developed industry research portion of the product and managed product strategy. Show less



Financial Relations Board

• Account Executive

  • 1999 - 2000

  Worked at one of the nation’s largest public/investor relations firms. Worked with CEOs and CFOs to develop and implement comprehensive investor relations programs that included marketing upside potential. Developed company investment appeals and strategy to market stories to investment community. Duties included writing quarterly earnings releases and annual reports, scripting quarterly conference calls, writing and distributing press releases. Produce slide presentations for roadshows and… Show more Worked at one of the nation’s largest public/investor relations firms. Worked with CEOs and CFOs to develop and implement comprehensive investor relations programs that included marketing upside potential. Developed company investment appeals and strategy to market stories to investment community. Duties included writing quarterly earnings releases and annual reports, scripting quarterly conference calls, writing and distributing press releases. Produce slide presentations for roadshows and investor conferences. Handled media inquiries. Advised management on a variety of corporate governance issues including proxy solicitations, annual meetings and disclosure practices. Show less