Experience

Yonkers Partners in Education (YPIE)

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

• Member, Board of Directors

  • Jun 2016 - Oct 2021

  Yonkers, New York Assist YPIE management and staff to develop smart programs that advance college access and academic persistence among its participating youth; support YPIE financially and contribute to its fundraising efforts; participate as an outside director to promote YPIE's mission of providing academic advancement assistance to the youth of Yonkers, NY.



SeaChange Capital Partners

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

• Member, Board of Directors and Secretary

  • Jan 2013 - Sep 2018

  New York, New York Participate in overseeing corporate governance for this nonprofit "merchant bank"; function as board secretary for the organization.

• Member, Investment Selection Committee, NYMAC

  • Jan 2009 - Jan 2013

  New York, NY Participate in the evaluation and awarding of grants to nonprofit organizations seeking financial assistance to merge, acquire or collaborate with others.



The Armory Foundation

• United States
• Spectator Sports
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Member, Board of Directors and Chairman, Education Committee

  • Jan 1996 - Sep 2015

  New York, New York Provided strategic planning advice and fundraising support for the premier indoor track and field center in the America and the largest afterschool program in New York City; oversaw the development and growth of The Armory's college advancement program, "Armory College Prep," serving middle and high school students from underserved communities in and around New York City.



Tooble LLC.

• Software Development

• Co-Founder, Advisor, Board Member, Successor CEO

  • Oct 2008 - Dec 2013

  New Haven, CT Advised a group of software developers in the start-up of a new EdTech company; served on the original board of directors; purchased the assets of the company in 2012; oversaw the company's closing in 2013. The original "Tooble" product enabled users to quickly and easily download content from video display sites like YouTube to their personal computers, IPads, IPhones and Android devices. Tooble gained early recognition as a "Best Independent Software" at MacWorld in 2008. The company… Show more Advised a group of software developers in the start-up of a new EdTech company; served on the original board of directors; purchased the assets of the company in 2012; oversaw the company's closing in 2013. The original "Tooble" product enabled users to quickly and easily download content from video display sites like YouTube to their personal computers, IPads, IPhones and Android devices. Tooble gained early recognition as a "Best Independent Software" at MacWorld in 2008. The company in 2011 developed a second product, "Knapsack," a next generation knowledge management software solution for educators. The products ultimately could not sustain themselves in the market, and the company went out of business at the end of 2013. Show less



Banyan Group E.S.C. Ltd.

• United States

• Managing Director

  • Jan 1997 - Dec 2013

  New York, New York Advised the management and boards of directors of emerging companies and nonprofit organizations on issues of leadership and recruitment. Recruited senior executive staff and board members for client-owned businesses.



Urban Logic

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

• Co-Founder/Director

  • Nov 1990 - May 1995

  New York, New York Co-created this nonprofit advisory to help cities better deploy technology. Worked with CUNY Hunter College and New York City agencies and departments to organize and finance a multi-agency digital infrastructure map, now known as "NYCityMap."



Citicom Radio Corporation

• Co-Founder and Director

  • Aug 1979 - Aug 1988

  New York, New York Co-founded this regional broadcasting station group and served as a member of the board of directors. Negotiated purchase and sale agreements for radio and TV stations and satellite programming services; served as group executive with oversight for all station operations in New York and Massachusetts; negotiated programming agreements with national network service providers.



HBO

• United States
• Entertainment Providers
• 700 & Above Employee

• Assistant General Counsel

  • Dec 1976 - Aug 1979

  New York, New York Negotiated contracts covering sports and special entertainment programming, including HBO's original "On Location" and "Standing Room Only" series, and network affiliation agreements with cable television operators across the U.S.; conducted corporate due diligence on behalf of Time Inc. in its acquisition of American Television and Communications, Inc. ("ATC").



Liberty Communications, Inc.

• Vice President Legal Affairs

  • Mar 1976 - Oct 1976

  Eugene, Oregon Served as the Chief Legal Officer for this tv and radio broadcasting station group and CATV owner/operator. Handled all corporate legal matters for the company; represented the company in hearings before the Federal Communications Commission and prepared comments and pleadings on behalf of the company for FCC consideration.



Federal Communications Commission

• United States
• Telecommunications
• 700 & Above Employee

• Staff Attorney

  • Sep 1973 - Feb 1976

  Washington D.C. Drafted FCC decisions on disputed legal issues relating to cable television and tv and radio broadcasting rules and regulations; prepared legal briefs and represented the Commission in oral argument on appellate litigation matters before U.S. Circuit Courts of Appeals.