Experience

Platte River Networks, now an Applied Tech partner

• United States
• Computer Networking Products
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Board Member

  • Feb 2022 - Present

  Denver, Colorado, United States



Applied Tech

• United States
• Computer and Network Security
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Board Member

  • Feb 2019 - Present

  Madison, Wisconsin Area In 2019, Meritas acquired Applied Tech, a leading IT Managed Services (MSP) firm located in Madison, Wisconsin. Applied Tech specializes in serving the IT needs of the SMB space in the central Wisconsin, greater Milwaukee, and Madison regions. BOK Financial provided the senior debt financing.



Meritas Capital Partners

• Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals

• Managing Director

  • 2016 - Present

  Greater Denver Area http://meritascap.com Meritas Capital Partners is a growth-oriented private equity firm seeking investments in profitable, operationally sound, and founder or management-owned companies. Meritas Capital seeks to partner with successful entrepreneurs wanting to diversify financially, while retaining a meaningful equity position as an opportunity for additional wealth creation. Meritas stays out of day-to-day operations, focusing instead on collaboration with management to develop… Show more http://meritascap.com Meritas Capital Partners is a growth-oriented private equity firm seeking investments in profitable, operationally sound, and founder or management-owned companies. Meritas Capital seeks to partner with successful entrepreneurs wanting to diversify financially, while retaining a meaningful equity position as an opportunity for additional wealth creation. Meritas stays out of day-to-day operations, focusing instead on collaboration with management to develop strategic plans and offering the resources and experience necessary to execute on those plans. Meritas Capital Partners is committed to successful outcomes for all stakeholders: sellers, investors, and employees. Show less



Clari

• United States
• Software Development
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Process Automation / Sales Operations Consulting

  • Jan 2018 - Jun 2019



NexusTek

• United States
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Executive Vice President

  • Oct 1999 - 2016

  Centennial, CO Directed all finance, accounting, HR, sales, marketing, and business management staff, processes, and internal MIS platforms. Executive leadership guiding company growth through M&A activities; materially supported eleven acquisitions. Continuously interface with private equity managing directors and board of directors, with lead finance, data analysis, reporting, and presentation role. Developed and implemented business applications using Salesforce.com to include service, sales, client… Show more Directed all finance, accounting, HR, sales, marketing, and business management staff, processes, and internal MIS platforms. Executive leadership guiding company growth through M&A activities; materially supported eleven acquisitions. Continuously interface with private equity managing directors and board of directors, with lead finance, data analysis, reporting, and presentation role. Developed and implemented business applications using Salesforce.com to include service, sales, client management, HR, and unique line of business tools. Automated key processes using workflow and approval processes. Streamlined operations via custom integrations between Salesforce.com and third party accounting, CPQ, and HR management applications. Supported technical sales and service initiatives related to Salesforce.com, Dynamics CRM, and related third-party products and integrations. Show less



KeyBank

• United States
• Banking
• 700 & Above Employee

• Team Lead, Rocky Mountain LAN Group

  • Oct 1996 - Oct 1999

  Managed the Colorado LAN technology team supporting 20+ corporate and branch banking locations.



US Navy

• United States
• Armed Forces
• 700 & Above Employee

• MU3 (E4)

  • Jul 1990 - Jun 1994

  Percussionist with the U.S. Navy Band, performing across the south pacific region and on the U.S. west coast. Simultaneously held the post of "terminal area security officer", supporting and implementing data processing security controls for the band command.