Experience

GhostPhone AI

• United States
• Media and Telecommunications
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Co-Founder

  • May 2021 - Present



SVN® International Corp.

• United States
• Real Estate
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Senior Advisor, Restaurant Resource Group

  • Jun 2012 - Present

  Restaurant Broker with expertise in business sales, asset sales, leasing and commercial property sales I co-founded the Restaurant Resource Group with SVN Commercial nine years ago to serve clients looking to buy, lease or sell a bar, restaurant, or nightclub in Chicago and the surrounding suburbs. My 25 years of experience in the restaurant/foodservice industry gives me insights into what makes for a marketable business. I developed a large database of industry contacts over the course of my career that I put to use for my clients. Confidentiality is key to executing a successful deal in this field, and my customers know that I always protect their interests. Before joining Sperry Van Ness in June 2012, I was a Senior Vice President with the Kudan Group for 10 years. Business sales, asset sales, leasing and tenant representation are my areas of expertise. I am the vice president and treasurer of the Chicago Restaurant Business Alliance, an active member of the Illinois Restaurant Association and a licensed RE and business broker with a specialty in restaurant brokerage. It is a cliché that the restaurant business is tough, but like most clichés, it is true. Sellers want to make sure they reap the benefits of their years of hard work. Buyers need a well-structured deal so they do not start off on the wrong foot. Buyers and sellers turn to me to advance their interests. Find out what my former clients such as Bottleneck Management, Chuck Lager, Schubas Tavern, Lincoln Hall, Flaco’s Tacos, and Gino’s East know. Call me at 312-756-7356 to put my experience to work for you. Show less



MegaPhone AI

• United States
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Co-Founder

  • Jan 2019 - Present

  MegaPhone AI Inc is a Chicago-based technology company that delivers an AI-powered suite of communication, marketing & messaging tools including cloud-based contact centers, business text messaging, chatbots, IVR, and more. Our signature product is the GhostPhone system. The AI-powered auto attendant is a spam-killing, call-diverting, text messaging phone system that answers the calls so you don't have to. Our Text back feature sends a text message to callers' phones with links to online ordering, directions, reservations, catering, private dining & event bookings, frequently asked questions, or transfers the call to the host desk. Ghost Phone is easy to use, there is no hardware required and you can keep your existing phone number. Simply forward your number and let your Ghost phone start managing the calls! Show less



Restaurant Business Alliance

• United States
• Real Estate

• Vice President & Treasurer

  • Jan 2018 - Present

  Designed and built a new website and listing platform for 85 member broker/vendor organization. Created new social media assets, Implemented updated marketing and membership recruiting strategies. Designed and built a new website and listing platform for 85 member broker/vendor organization. Created new social media assets, Implemented updated marketing and membership recruiting strategies.



Restrocity, LLC

• Greater Chicago Area

• Founder | President

  • Feb 2016 - Mar 2019

  Founder | President Developed a digital real estate platform for local restaurant brokers to input and display listings, Other verticals included an industry event calendar, restaurant job board and vendor directory. Founder | President Developed a digital real estate platform for local restaurant brokers to input and display listings, Other verticals included an industry event calendar, restaurant job board and vendor directory.



Kudan Group, Inc.

• United States
• Real Estate
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Vice President

  • Jun 2002 - Jun 2012



901 North Catering & Event Production

• Montecito, California, United States

• Owner / Operator

  • Mar 1996 - Apr 2001

  Owned and operated a luxury catering and event production company serving local celebrity clientele, tech companies, and institutions. Owned and operated a luxury catering and event production company serving local celebrity clientele, tech companies, and institutions.



901 North Cafe

• Santa Barbara, California

• Owner / Operator

  • Jan 1997 - Mar 1999

  Owned and operated a full-service restaurant featuring locally sourced ingredients, seafood, and wines. Voted best new restaurant in 1998 by Santa Barbara Independent's readers poll. Owned and operated a full-service restaurant featuring locally sourced ingredients, seafood, and wines. Voted best new restaurant in 1998 by Santa Barbara Independent's readers poll.



Martin & White

• Venice, Ca

• Co-Owner

  • Jan 1991 - Feb 1996

  Owned and operated a full-service catering, event production, and food styling company. Providing on-camera displays for major motion pictures, television shows, and commercials. Coordinated and produced upscale weddings and luxury events for celebrity, business and motion picture studio clients. Owned and operated a full-service catering, event production, and food styling company. Providing on-camera displays for major motion pictures, television shows, and commercials. Coordinated and produced upscale weddings and luxury events for celebrity, business and motion picture studio clients.