Experience

CompTIA

• United States
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Director, Product Development

  • Apr 2022 - Present



Oklahoma C.A.R.T. Association (OCARTA)

• Board Member

  • Jan 2021 - Present

  Founded in 2002, the Oklahoma C.A.R.T. association is a non-profit agency providing peer support services to people in Recovery throughout Oklahoma. Founded in 2002, the Oklahoma C.A.R.T. association is a non-profit agency providing peer support services to people in Recovery throughout Oklahoma.



TEL Education

• United States
• E-Learning Providers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Executive Director/CEO

  • Sep 2017 - Dec 2021

  TEL Education is a non-profit, missional organization committed to providing equitable access to higher learning to everyone. TEL Education is a non-profit, missional organization committed to providing equitable access to higher learning to everyone.



EdBooks

• United States
• Publishing

• Chief Executive Officer

  • Nov 2016 - Dec 2021

  EdBooks is a 21st-century publishing company specializing in the design and delivery of affordable e-learning solutions. We combine our unique blend of experience in information science, learning design, and educational technology to build high-quality, engaging learning products for our partners. EdBooks is a 21st-century publishing company specializing in the design and delivery of affordable e-learning solutions. We combine our unique blend of experience in information science, learning design, and educational technology to build high-quality, engaging learning products for our partners.



LX Studio

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Co-Founder, Advisor

  • Jan 2016 - Dec 2016

  The Institute for Learning Environment Design (ILED) equips professional educators with solutions that save time, enhance clarity, and improve learning results. ILED provides customized consulting, certifications, and on-demand resources that align with the unique needs of educators. With a focus on Learning Environment Modeling (LEM), we work to make premium learning design simple. The Institute for Learning Environment Design (ILED) equips professional educators with solutions that save time, enhance clarity, and improve learning results. ILED provides customized consulting, certifications, and on-demand resources that align with the unique needs of educators. With a focus on Learning Environment Modeling (LEM), we work to make premium learning design simple.



NextThought

• United States
• Technology, Information and Media
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Product Officer, Chief Learning Officer

  • Nov 2014 - Nov 2016

  I work with the talented team at NextThought to develop a unique, online course delivery solution designed for connected learning. As a company, we are committed to making a difference by creating a next-generation platform that allows people to teach and learn through interactivity, collaboration, and rich, connected content. I work with the talented team at NextThought to develop a unique, online course delivery solution designed for connected learning. As a company, we are committed to making a difference by creating a next-generation platform that allows people to teach and learn through interactivity, collaboration, and rich, connected content.



MBS Direct Digital

• Director

  • Aug 2011 - Nov 2014

  Oversaw a dynamic product team and business division responsible for the creation and management of the MBS digital content distribution platform, our e-reader technology, our information science technology, and our learning enhancement tools. Personal focus was on our product vision and business strategies for partnering with publishers and institutions in the education space. Research targeted the evolution of learning content and the educational publishing industry. Oversaw a dynamic product team and business division responsible for the creation and management of the MBS digital content distribution platform, our e-reader technology, our information science technology, and our learning enhancement tools. Personal focus was on our product vision and business strategies for partnering with publishers and institutions in the education space. Research targeted the evolution of learning content and the educational publishing industry.



MBS Direct

• United States
• E-learning
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Product Design and Research for Xplana

  • Oct 2009 - Aug 2011

  Managed all aspects of product design and development for the Xplana social learning and content sharing platform. Also responsible for company research related to education and publishing, and served as editor-in-chief and principal write for The Xplanation, a leading educational technology blog. Managed all aspects of product design and development for the Xplana social learning and content sharing platform. Also responsible for company research related to education and publishing, and served as editor-in-chief and principal write for The Xplanation, a leading educational technology blog.



Xplana Learning

• Software Development
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Product Officer

  • May 2008 - Oct 2009

  Developed core product strategy for transitioning the company to a single-product focus with an emphasis on social learning. Responsible for product/market research, product definition and architecture, and interaction design. Managed product communication with regards to investors, and helped facilitate a successful acquisition by MBS in October, 2009 Developed core product strategy for transitioning the company to a single-product focus with an emphasis on social learning. Responsible for product/market research, product definition and architecture, and interaction design. Managed product communication with regards to investors, and helped facilitate a successful acquisition by MBS in October, 2009



Cengage Group

• United States
• E-Learning Providers
• 700 & Above Employee

• Vice President, Digital Solutions Group

  • 2007 - 2008

  Oversaw e-book platforms, media production for Higher Education Web sites and textbooks, and content management for Higher Education disciplines. Oversaw e-book platforms, media production for Higher Education Web sites and textbooks, and content management for Higher Education disciplines.



Xplana Learning

• Software Development
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Co-Founder and President

  • 2004 - 2006

  Founded company and headed all product strategy and business development. Founded company and headed all product strategy and business development.



McGraw Hill

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Product Manager

  • Jul 2003 - May 2004

  Designed, tested, and implemented an online learning solution for Higher Education. Designed, tested, and implemented an online learning solution for Higher Education.



University of Oklahoma

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Director of IT Services

  • Aug 2002 - Dec 2003

  Oversaw all customer-facing technology on multiple campuses, including learning management systems, Help Desk, computer labs, faculty training, classroom technology, and Web development. Oversaw all customer-facing technology on multiple campuses, including learning management systems, Help Desk, computer labs, faculty training, classroom technology, and Web development.