Experience

Wave Tribe

• United States
• Sporting Goods Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Founder

  • Jan 2008 - Present

  Wave Tribe is the world's first green surf company and the ultimate destination for sustainable ecological surf gear. I started this company back when 'green' was still a color in 2007. We take special pride in offering our customers the best high quality ecological surf products available. We are surfers at the core and we make high quality surf gear using sustainable materials while focusing on exceptional design for the conscious surfer. Wave Tribe is the world's first green surf company and the ultimate destination for sustainable ecological surf gear. I started this company back when 'green' was still a color in 2007. We take special pride in offering our customers the best high quality ecological surf products available. We are surfers at the core and we make high quality surf gear using sustainable materials while focusing on exceptional design for the conscious surfer.



Salt Water High

• Ojai, California, United States

• Podcaster

  • Apr 2020 - Present

  A podcast dedicated to surfing, surf travel, surfboards, ecology, entrepreneurship, good living, and everything rad about being high from saltwater, life, and a flaming heart. A podcast dedicated to surfing, surf travel, surfboards, ecology, entrepreneurship, good living, and everything rad about being high from saltwater, life, and a flaming heart.



2 Seas Literary Agency Inc.

• California | USA | Europe

• Co-Founder

  • 2011 - Present

  2 Seas Agency was born when two publishing professions merged paths. We believe in creativity and innovation, in “out of the box” ideas and approaches. We are a team of American and European professionals with over 20 years of combined experience in international publishing markets including Asia, Europe, Latin America and the United States. We work with publishers, co-agents and authors throughout the world to help them find the right foreign publishers for their… Show more 2 Seas Agency was born when two publishing professions merged paths. We believe in creativity and innovation, in “out of the box” ideas and approaches. We are a team of American and European professionals with over 20 years of combined experience in international publishing markets including Asia, Europe, Latin America and the United States. We work with publishers, co-agents and authors throughout the world to help them find the right foreign publishers for their titles. In addition to representing foreign rights, we propose several other services and provide informative resources that are all related to the international publishing community. Show less 2 Seas Agency was born when two publishing professions merged paths. We believe in creativity and innovation, in “out of the box” ideas and approaches. We are a team of American and European professionals with over 20 years of combined experience in international publishing markets including Asia, Europe, Latin America and the United States. We work with publishers, co-agents and authors throughout the world to help them find the right foreign publishers for their… Show more 2 Seas Agency was born when two publishing professions merged paths. We believe in creativity and innovation, in “out of the box” ideas and approaches. We are a team of American and European professionals with over 20 years of combined experience in international publishing markets including Asia, Europe, Latin America and the United States. We work with publishers, co-agents and authors throughout the world to help them find the right foreign publishers for their titles. In addition to representing foreign rights, we propose several other services and provide informative resources that are all related to the international publishing community. Show less



ONE LOVE LEARNING FOUNDATION

• United States
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Founding Board Member & Current Advisory Council

  • Jun 2007 - Present

  We facilitate learning through exploratory self examination, heart centered education, and innovative responsible business creation by providing resources, wisdom, and inspiration through unimagined possibilities. We facilitate learning through exploratory self examination, heart centered education, and innovative responsible business creation by providing resources, wisdom, and inspiration through unimagined possibilities.



Meditation Mount, Ojai California

• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Board Member

  • Jun 2021 - Jun 2023

  The mission of Meditation Mount is to help build an enlightened and compassionate world through the power of Creative Meditation, inspirational, educational programs, and community-based events focused on the practical application of the following universal spiritual principles: Right Human Relations, Goodwill, Group Endeavor, Unanimity, Spiritual Approach, and Essential Divinity. The mission of Meditation Mount is to help build an enlightened and compassionate world through the power of Creative Meditation, inspirational, educational programs, and community-based events focused on the practical application of the following universal spiritual principles: Right Human Relations, Goodwill, Group Endeavor, Unanimity, Spiritual Approach, and Essential Divinity.



Krishnamurti Foundation of America

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

• Trustee, Board Member & Advisory Council

  • Oct 2004 - Sep 2015

  As a Board Member (and later advisor) of both the parent organization and the Oak Grove School, I acted as part of the governing body that set direction and vision for this 501(c)3 created in 1969. Positions & Responsibilities: Member of Living Process Visionary Group > created vision through strategic planning and operational design. Chair Publications Committee > managed international publications projects for the organization & help grow revenue stream by… Show more As a Board Member (and later advisor) of both the parent organization and the Oak Grove School, I acted as part of the governing body that set direction and vision for this 501(c)3 created in 1969. Positions & Responsibilities: Member of Living Process Visionary Group > created vision through strategic planning and operational design. Chair Publications Committee > managed international publications projects for the organization & help grow revenue stream by 400% Chair of the Board Finance Committee > responsible for 6M portfolio & investment policy. Member of the Land Committee > managing 175 acres, retreat, archive, school, offices. Member of Oak Groove School Board > assisting in management transition & governance.

• Publisher & Internation Foreign Rights Director

  • 1999 - Sep 2015

  I began my training in the Marketing and PR department of a non-fiction publisher and moved my way up to become a Publisher and International Rights Director for Krishnamurti Publications. I grew the business 400%, helped develop their international sales strategy, and I opened new distribution and rights markets in Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, and Latin America. I participated in most every important publishing tradeshow on the planet, from Buenos Aires to the very first… Show more I began my training in the Marketing and PR department of a non-fiction publisher and moved my way up to become a Publisher and International Rights Director for Krishnamurti Publications. I grew the business 400%, helped develop their international sales strategy, and I opened new distribution and rights markets in Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, and Latin America. I participated in most every important publishing tradeshow on the planet, from Buenos Aires to the very first International Book Fair in Cape Town, South Africa. I was among a small group of early adopters to exhibit at Beijing in 2005 and participated until 2014 and helped grow the market to over half a million dollars. Participated in the Feria Internacional del Libro in Guadalajara for a decade and I was even granted permission to attend the Havana International Book Fair in Cuba by the United States Government.



Surfers Without Borders

• Founder

  • 2006 - 2008

  Founded Surfers Without Borders—a lifestyle company for traveling surfers. Sold to Origami Studios in 2008. Founded Surfers Without Borders—a lifestyle company for traveling surfers. Sold to Origami Studios in 2008.



Korazon Organics

• Founder

  • 2005 - 2008

  Founded an organic clothing company, Korazon Organics that offered stylish organic clothing and accessories. Sold in 2008 to an investor group. Founded an organic clothing company, Korazon Organics that offered stylish organic clothing and accessories. Sold in 2008 to an investor group.



ESCP Business School

• France
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• MBA Professor

  • 1997 - 1999

  Professor at European Executive MBA program in Madrid, Spain. Professor at European Executive MBA program in Madrid, Spain.



Himalaya Sanctuary

• Nepal

• Explorer & Buddhist Study

  • 1993 - 1999

  Lived in Asia/Europe for six years while preparing for and accomplishing three separate trekking expeditions in the Annapurna region of Nepal. Included residence and study at Kopan Monastery, a Tibetan Buddhist monastery near Boudhanath, on the outskirts of Kathmandu, Nepal. Lived in Asia/Europe for six years while preparing for and accomplishing three separate trekking expeditions in the Annapurna region of Nepal. Included residence and study at Kopan Monastery, a Tibetan Buddhist monastery near Boudhanath, on the outskirts of Kathmandu, Nepal.



Universidad del Noreste (Mexico)

• Hermosillo Area, Mexico

• Professor

  • 1997 - 1998

  Full-time professor at Universidad del Noreste Hermosillo, Mexico. Marketing, business and life skills. Full-time professor at Universidad del Noreste Hermosillo, Mexico. Marketing, business and life skills.



Quest For Success

• Entreprenuer

  • 1993 - 1994

  Founded a career guidance company in the criminology field. I wrote my first book, created an industry newsletter, and helped graduating college seniors recognize career opportunities and navigate the complicated hiring processes in the criminal justice field. Sold to University Criminology Department in 1994. Founded a career guidance company in the criminology field. I wrote my first book, created an industry newsletter, and helped graduating college seniors recognize career opportunities and navigate the complicated hiring processes in the criminal justice field. Sold to University Criminology Department in 1994.



U.S. Department of the Treasury

• United States
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Criminal Inspector

  • 1992 - 1994

  United States Customs Service had three major missions: collecting tariff revenue, protecting the U.S. economy from smuggling and illegal goods, and processing people and goods at ports of entry. It was a different life—I had a gun and a badge. United States Customs Service had three major missions: collecting tariff revenue, protecting the U.S. economy from smuggling and illegal goods, and processing people and goods at ports of entry. It was a different life—I had a gun and a badge.



Norton Simon & Jennifer Jones

• Personal Protection Team

  • 1992 - 1994

  Worked for the Simons for two years as part of a personal security detail in their home in Bel Air. Accompanied Mr. Simon to events and assisted in the general welfare of this incredible human being. Thank you Norton for believing in the younger version of myself. Worked for the Simons for two years as part of a personal security detail in their home in Bel Air. Accompanied Mr. Simon to events and assisted in the general welfare of this incredible human being. Thank you Norton for believing in the younger version of myself.



United States Marshals Service

• Intern

  • 1992 - 1992

  The Marshals Service occupies a uniquely central position in the federal justice system. It is the enforcement arm of the federal courts, involved in virtually every federal law enforcement initiative. I was an intern, it was fun. The Marshals Service occupies a uniquely central position in the federal justice system. It is the enforcement arm of the federal courts, involved in virtually every federal law enforcement initiative. I was an intern, it was fun.