Experience

SpektreWorks, Inc.

• United States
• Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Vice President - Strategy & Business Development

  • Feb 2023 - Present



Kapoosta Partners | KPTailwind.com

• United States
• Business Consulting and Services

• Managing Partner

  • Jan 2014 - Present

  STRATEGIC ADVISORY We are Strategic Corporate Finance Consultants & Startup Advisors offering Disruptive Advisory and Unorthodox Solutions delivering Real Impact. We specialize in sourcing proprietary deals for M & A opportunities, strategy and business development, operational & financial modeling, investor presentation support, and specialty business advisory. While passionate about serving clients in the UAS, technology, and insurance industries, our capabilities… Show more STRATEGIC ADVISORY We are Strategic Corporate Finance Consultants & Startup Advisors offering Disruptive Advisory and Unorthodox Solutions delivering Real Impact. We specialize in sourcing proprietary deals for M & A opportunities, strategy and business development, operational & financial modeling, investor presentation support, and specialty business advisory. While passionate about serving clients in the UAS, technology, and insurance industries, our capabilities extend far beyond these core channels. Show less



AgEagle Aerial Systems Inc.

• United States
• Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Of Staff

  • Aug 2021 - Feb 2022

  Served as strategic advisor to the new CEO of a public company that completed three high profile acquisitions in a year. Acted as a liaison between CEO and executive staff to ensure significant strategic, operational and cultural changes were executed smoothly. Completed crucial special projects. - Headed government affairs, securing an amendment in the NDAA - Proposed, planned and ran multi-day, onsite strategic planning session for executive leadership team resulting in a full stack… Show more Served as strategic advisor to the new CEO of a public company that completed three high profile acquisitions in a year. Acted as a liaison between CEO and executive staff to ensure significant strategic, operational and cultural changes were executed smoothly. Completed crucial special projects. - Headed government affairs, securing an amendment in the NDAA - Proposed, planned and ran multi-day, onsite strategic planning session for executive leadership team resulting in a full stack GTM - Formed deep relationships across the organization and with key partners to glean actionable intelligence for CEO decision making Show less



SkyWatch

• United States
• Software Development
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Head of Business Development

  • Aug 2017 - Aug 2021

  Bend, Oregon Area Tapped expansive strategic network to validate and successfully launch disruptive insurance products as the first hire of an Israel based, VC backed InsurTech startup. Solidified strategic MGA relationships with carriers, developed broker channels, and negotiated in app distribution deals with industry leaders. Utilized P&C and surplus lines licenses to place insurance.



AUVSI Cascade Chapter

• United States
• Aviation & Aerospace
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director

  • Feb 2014 - Oct 2019



UAVUS

• National Advisory Board

  • Apr 2015 - Dec 2018

  Providing market strategy, business development, and guidance for the insurance offerings at http://uavus.org



High Desert Makers

• United States
• Think Tanks
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Vice President of Business Development

  • Jul 2013 - Jul 2018

  Bend, Oregon Helped form the entity, lead community outreach, and build the board.



Drone World Expo

• Vice President Business Development

  • Feb 2016 - Jan 2017

  Stepped into full time role after creating the show with industry stakeholders to form new strategic enterprise relationships. Created the premier event for the commercial UAS market and its end users. Created the premier event for the commercial UAS market and its end users.



N/a

• United States
• Insurance

• Managing Director UAS Division

  • Oct 2013 - Feb 2016

  Created a new niche business unit. Successfully focused on providing risk management for industry leading companies, emerging technologies and high profile startups. Spoke at conferences as an expert in this field. Formed exclusive, strategic relationships with associations. Advanced US drone policy by creating a roundtable with the FAA, industry associations, clients and leading insurance underwriters.



Thurston High School

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Junior Varsity Soccer Coach

  • Jun 2012 - Oct 2012

  Springfield, Oregon



Pacific Office Automation

• United States
• Business Supplies & Equipment
• 700 & Above Employee

• Sales Consultant

  • Sep 2009 - Sep 2010



Toyota of Bellevue

• Sales Consultant

  • Apr 2007 - Oct 2008



Lithia & Driveway

• United States
• Retail Motor Vehicles
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Sales Consultant

  • Jan 2006 - Mar 2007

  Springfield Oregon/Bellevue Washington