Experience

Life Action

• United States
• Religious Institutions
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Executive Officer

  • Oct 2020 - Present

• CEO Elect

  • Jun 2020 - Oct 2020

  Preparing to transition into the role of CEO of Life Action Ministries (LAM), which provides the overall executive leadership and management for LAM and its ministry brands (Life Action, Revive Our Hearts, OneCry, The Lodge), empowering each brand's high-capacity division leaders, running point on the expansion of the organization to accomplish its missional objectives, and representing the collective brands in public arenas. CEO Elect of LAM establishes and encourages both new and existing… Show more Preparing to transition into the role of CEO of Life Action Ministries (LAM), which provides the overall executive leadership and management for LAM and its ministry brands (Life Action, Revive Our Hearts, OneCry, The Lodge), empowering each brand's high-capacity division leaders, running point on the expansion of the organization to accomplish its missional objectives, and representing the collective brands in public arenas. CEO Elect of LAM establishes and encourages both new and existing funding bases for personal ministry and corporate ministry needs, integrates into the culture and community of LAM, develops relationships with strategic partners and coordinates with CEO and others for the effective transition of leadership.



BARWIS Companies

• Deerfield Beach, FL

• Chief of Staff, Dir of Strategic Partnerships and Business Dev, Dir of Injury Recovery and Wellness

  • Jan 2016 - Jun 2020

  Oversees management and coordination of all 37 BARWIS affiliated entities. Creates architecture of corporate governance, interaction and infrastructure. Manages and expands domestic and international brand, vendor, and investor partnerships. Creates and implements all intracompany policy related to legal and regulatory compliance for all companies. Oversees all licensing, services, lease, and employment contracts as well as company Operating Agreements, management contracts, and distribution… Show more Oversees management and coordination of all 37 BARWIS affiliated entities. Creates architecture of corporate governance, interaction and infrastructure. Manages and expands domestic and international brand, vendor, and investor partnerships. Creates and implements all intracompany policy related to legal and regulatory compliance for all companies. Oversees all licensing, services, lease, and employment contracts as well as company Operating Agreements, management contracts, and distribution agreements. - Facilitated multi-million dollar merger and recapitalization with multiple PE firms containing 12+ BARWIS entities. Coordinated all legal contracts, company valuations and financial transactions - Created structure and relationships for international expansion of BARWIS brand including services and products to eastern Europe - Successfully launched the first BARWIS Physical Therapy clinic in Florida, acquired all appropriate state-licensing and established HIPAA compliant policies and procedures for all staff Show less Oversees management and coordination of all 37 BARWIS affiliated entities. Creates architecture of corporate governance, interaction and infrastructure. Manages and expands domestic and international brand, vendor, and investor partnerships. Creates and implements all intracompany policy related to legal and regulatory compliance for all companies. Oversees all licensing, services, lease, and employment contracts as well as company Operating Agreements, management contracts, and distribution… Show more Oversees management and coordination of all 37 BARWIS affiliated entities. Creates architecture of corporate governance, interaction and infrastructure. Manages and expands domestic and international brand, vendor, and investor partnerships. Creates and implements all intracompany policy related to legal and regulatory compliance for all companies. Oversees all licensing, services, lease, and employment contracts as well as company Operating Agreements, management contracts, and distribution agreements. - Facilitated multi-million dollar merger and recapitalization with multiple PE firms containing 12+ BARWIS entities. Coordinated all legal contracts, company valuations and financial transactions - Created structure and relationships for international expansion of BARWIS brand including services and products to eastern Europe - Successfully launched the first BARWIS Physical Therapy clinic in Florida, acquired all appropriate state-licensing and established HIPAA compliant policies and procedures for all staff Show less



Barwis Methods

• Plymouth, MI

• Chief Operating Officer & Director of Development

  • 2013 - Jan 2017

  Created the structure of the company’s mission, vision, core values and strategic plans. Oversaw the company’s human resources, business intern program, marketing and sales. Coordinated scheduling and worked directly with the company’s accountants, legal team, investors and business affiliates. Established multiple company-affiliated 501c3 organizations. - Restructured operations of all Barwis entities including processes for client acquisition and retention, employee policies and… Show more Created the structure of the company’s mission, vision, core values and strategic plans. Oversaw the company’s human resources, business intern program, marketing and sales. Coordinated scheduling and worked directly with the company’s accountants, legal team, investors and business affiliates. Established multiple company-affiliated 501c3 organizations. - Restructured operations of all Barwis entities including processes for client acquisition and retention, employee policies and procedures - Developed the administrative structure of the Barwis Injury Recovery Program, internationally recognized for its revolutionary work with individuals suffering from neurological disabilities and injuries such as Spinal Cord Injuries (SCI), Cerebral Palsy (CP), Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI) and more Served on board or as proxy for several international conglomerate (BARWIS, REVERE, First Step Foundation, Athletic Angels Foundation) after establishing 501c3 tax exempt status via IRS form 1023 application - Interfaced with Discovery Channel and Funny or Die regarding the creation and launch of “American Muscle”, the internationally syndicated reality show creating over 1M social media hits/week during summer of 2014 Show less Created the structure of the company’s mission, vision, core values and strategic plans. Oversaw the company’s human resources, business intern program, marketing and sales. Coordinated scheduling and worked directly with the company’s accountants, legal team, investors and business affiliates. Established multiple company-affiliated 501c3 organizations. - Restructured operations of all Barwis entities including processes for client acquisition and retention, employee policies and… Show more Created the structure of the company’s mission, vision, core values and strategic plans. Oversaw the company’s human resources, business intern program, marketing and sales. Coordinated scheduling and worked directly with the company’s accountants, legal team, investors and business affiliates. Established multiple company-affiliated 501c3 organizations. - Restructured operations of all Barwis entities including processes for client acquisition and retention, employee policies and procedures - Developed the administrative structure of the Barwis Injury Recovery Program, internationally recognized for its revolutionary work with individuals suffering from neurological disabilities and injuries such as Spinal Cord Injuries (SCI), Cerebral Palsy (CP), Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI) and more Served on board or as proxy for several international conglomerate (BARWIS, REVERE, First Step Foundation, Athletic Angels Foundation) after establishing 501c3 tax exempt status via IRS form 1023 application - Interfaced with Discovery Channel and Funny or Die regarding the creation and launch of “American Muscle”, the internationally syndicated reality show creating over 1M social media hits/week during summer of 2014 Show less



Oak Pointe Church

• Milford, MI

• Pastor of Student Ministries and Adult Life Groups

  • 2011 - 2013

  Co-developed infrastructure of organization's first satellite campus following merger with existing church. Strong emphasis on transitional management including website design and creation, internal controls, strategic planning and volunteer team building. Created large-scale community involvement projects, oversaw the redesign of adult life groups and student ministries and shared in overall pastoral duties including counseling, preaching, and facility management. Campus grew by… Show more Co-developed infrastructure of organization's first satellite campus following merger with existing church. Strong emphasis on transitional management including website design and creation, internal controls, strategic planning and volunteer team building. Created large-scale community involvement projects, oversaw the redesign of adult life groups and student ministries and shared in overall pastoral duties including counseling, preaching, and facility management. Campus grew by 350% in the first two years. Show less Co-developed infrastructure of organization's first satellite campus following merger with existing church. Strong emphasis on transitional management including website design and creation, internal controls, strategic planning and volunteer team building. Created large-scale community involvement projects, oversaw the redesign of adult life groups and student ministries and shared in overall pastoral duties including counseling, preaching, and facility management. Campus grew by… Show more Co-developed infrastructure of organization's first satellite campus following merger with existing church. Strong emphasis on transitional management including website design and creation, internal controls, strategic planning and volunteer team building. Created large-scale community involvement projects, oversaw the redesign of adult life groups and student ministries and shared in overall pastoral duties including counseling, preaching, and facility management. Campus grew by 350% in the first two years. Show less



Crossroads Bible Church

• Youth Minister - Department Head of All Student Ministries

  • 2006 - 2010

  Successfully restructured an existing department with a $400K budget by building a purposeful, focused team with well-defined roles and high levels of mutual trust and respect. Managed a team of 6-10 paid staff and a volunteer base of 60+ adults to effectively develop and implement a vision and strategic plan for personal discipleship and spiritual growth of 300+ students. Successfully restructured an existing department with a $400K budget by building a purposeful, focused team with well-defined roles and high levels of mutual trust and respect. Managed a team of 6-10 paid staff and a volunteer base of 60+ adults to effectively develop and implement a vision and strategic plan for personal discipleship and spiritual growth of 300+ students.



Padilla Concrete Polishing

• Owner/General Manager

  • 2004 - 2006

  Started a concrete polishing and restoration business with a team of experts in commercial construction and concrete placement. Quickly assembled a nationwide clientele that included: The Home Depot, Wal-Mart, General Motors, Ford Motor Company and the Department of Defense. As part of starting up, developed training manuals for all company positions as well as built business support systems for accounting, job tracking, and marketing. • Exceeded $1M in sales during first year of… Show more Started a concrete polishing and restoration business with a team of experts in commercial construction and concrete placement. Quickly assembled a nationwide clientele that included: The Home Depot, Wal-Mart, General Motors, Ford Motor Company and the Department of Defense. As part of starting up, developed training manuals for all company positions as well as built business support systems for accounting, job tracking, and marketing. • Exceeded $1M in sales during first year of operations and raised over $500K in venture capital • Established significant credit levels in excess of $40K per account with corporate suppliers. Show less Started a concrete polishing and restoration business with a team of experts in commercial construction and concrete placement. Quickly assembled a nationwide clientele that included: The Home Depot, Wal-Mart, General Motors, Ford Motor Company and the Department of Defense. As part of starting up, developed training manuals for all company positions as well as built business support systems for accounting, job tracking, and marketing. • Exceeded $1M in sales during first year of… Show more Started a concrete polishing and restoration business with a team of experts in commercial construction and concrete placement. Quickly assembled a nationwide clientele that included: The Home Depot, Wal-Mart, General Motors, Ford Motor Company and the Department of Defense. As part of starting up, developed training manuals for all company positions as well as built business support systems for accounting, job tracking, and marketing. • Exceeded $1M in sales during first year of operations and raised over $500K in venture capital • Established significant credit levels in excess of $40K per account with corporate suppliers. Show less



Midwest Tool and Equipment Center

• Assistant Manager

  • 2001 - 2004

  Restructured three separate departments for increased corporate efficiency. Developed a sales division and adopted new product lines which complimented the equipment rental center portfolio. • Increased sales by $1M and company purchasing power by 15% for equipment acquisitions. • Achieved a 25% decrease in downtime on high-demand equipment by synchronizing the service and repair equipment logs with the customer service database. Restructured three separate departments for increased corporate efficiency. Developed a sales division and adopted new product lines which complimented the equipment rental center portfolio. • Increased sales by $1M and company purchasing power by 15% for equipment acquisitions. • Achieved a 25% decrease in downtime on high-demand equipment by synchronizing the service and repair equipment logs with the customer service database.