Experience

Authenica

• United States
• Professional Training and Coaching
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Founder

  • May 2014 - Present

  Founded in 2014, Authenica is an experiential learning organization focused on leadership development, employee engagement, communication effectiveness and performance optimization. Authenica events, program offerings and services are created, curated, hosted, vetted & promoted with one overarching objective in mind- the activation of human potential. Authenica clients are committed to the total wellbeing of those who serve the company, seeing it as both a retention tool and a means to attract talent. For larger organizations, Authenica successfully serves as a complement to internal learning & development programs and content. To learn more, visit Authenica.com.



Braintrust

• United Kingdom
• Entertainment Providers

• Partner

  • Sep 2020 - Present

  When it comes to Communication Effectiveness & Situational Fluency, it’s not rocket science….it’s neuroscience! Braintrust is the preeminent company in the neuro messaging, selling, coaching and serving realm that supports F1000 executives, sales, account management and marketing functions. When it comes to Communication Effectiveness & Situational Fluency, it’s not rocket science….it’s neuroscience! Braintrust is the preeminent company in the neuro messaging, selling, coaching and serving realm that supports F1000 executives, sales, account management and marketing functions.



OMNIA Partners

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

• Managing Director, Midwest Region

  • Feb 2007 - Jun 2019

  OMNIA Partners is a member-based, group purchasing organization focused on categories within the indirect and direct spend realms. With 500+ members representing a collective $1.5 trillion+ in revenues, OMNIA Partners represents the largest group of its kind focused on both the private and public sectors. OMNIA Partners' value proposition is one that centers around leverage, both in terms of spend & resources, resulting in members being in a position to focus on areas of greater strategic importance.



Thunderbird School of Global Management

• United States
• Higher Education
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Guest Lecturer

  • 2010 - 2014

  Work directly with Dr. Robert Hisrich, Garvin Professor of Global Entrepreneurship and Director of the Walker Center for Global Entrepreneurship at Thunderbird. In presenting to his class each year, I introduce the example of Corporate United as a case study for aspiring business founders to learn the importance of developing their business models in a more substantive fashion. In addition, I share with students my past professional experiences in a way that helps promote the importance of taking a fiduciary-like approach to their work, encourage consideration to their understanding what will differentiate themselves from others in their marketplace & how to attract the right sources for capital for the funding of their future businesses.



Kent State University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Foundation Board Member

  • Mar 2004 - Jun 2013

  Foundation board serves as the fundraising entity for the University. Foundation board serves as the fundraising entity for the University.



Friends of Breakthrough Schools

• United States
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Trustee

  • 2007 - Sep 2012

  Assisted with fundraising through strategic introductions & hosting of events focused on identifying new sources of financial support. Assisted with fundraising through strategic introductions & hosting of events focused on identifying new sources of financial support.



Robert W. Baird & Co.

• SVP/Investments

  • Jul 2002 - Nov 2005

  Built a nine member team that was ultimately responsible for approximately $800 million under management. Focus was on high net worth investors, ERISA plan assets & appropriate consulting engagements. Built a nine member team that was ultimately responsible for approximately $800 million under management. Focus was on high net worth investors, ERISA plan assets & appropriate consulting engagements.



McDonald Investments

• United States
• 1 - 100 Employee

• SVP/Investments

  • 1997 - 2002

  Further developed the team dynamic for the purpose of serving the diverse investment advisory & planning needs of a growing client base. Further developed the team dynamic for the purpose of serving the diverse investment advisory & planning needs of a growing client base.