Experience

Fuel Me

• United States
• Internet Marketplace Platforms
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Vice President Operations

  • Jun 2023 - Present

• Director of Card Services

  • Jan 2022 - Jun 2023



Spend Me

• United States
• Financial Services

• Vice President of Operations, Card Services and Wearables

  • Jun 2022 - Present

  At Spend.Me, we specialized in the pioneering creation of innovative and unique payment products, particularly within the merchant processing and card issuing sectors. Merchant Processing: We successfully developed a state-of-the-art wearable solution tailored for sporting events, regional gatherings, concerts, and festivals. This was seamlessly combined with a closed-loop payment network, ensuring enhanced location and asset tracking. Moreover, our network incorporated a cash-discount model, allowing merchants to effortlessly recoup any transaction fees. Card Issuing: Collaborating closely with the major processor I2C and five regional banks, we crafted a bespoke solution catering to commercial fuel purchasers. This solution was built on the Visa/MC commercial rail and was adept at utilizing Level2/3 data, ensuring comprehensive fuel reporting and meeting all tax requirements. Show less



Clark Brands, LLC

• United States
• Oil and Gas
• 1 - 100 Employee

• POS Manager

  • May 2019 - Jan 2022

  Managing projects that interact with POS vendors and payment processors so we ensure that hardware and software made available to Clark locations comply with current and upcoming regulations/requirements. Working with Clark Senior Leadership on developing and executing a strong POS technology strategy. Overseeing the development, testing, implementation, and support of POS systems due to new payment products or enhancements to existing products. Proactively understanding upcoming technology trends that comprise the petroleum payments environment. Communicate regulations/requirements for acceptance of payment cards including PCI DSS Compliance, EMV, and other card brands requirements to our jobbers and dealers. Show less



Independent Consultant

• Greater Chicago Area

• Independent Contractor - Oil, Transportation, and IT/IS

  • Nov 2018 - May 2019

  Operational Technology consultancy for Petroleum Wholesalers Operational Technology consultancy for Petroleum Wholesalers



W. Capra Consulting Group

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

• Senior Consultant

  • Jul 2018 - Nov 2018

  Managed development and deployment of a hardware-based vulnerability scanner for retail locations to meet PCI Compliance. Collaborated on point-of-sale upgrade projects for grocery store chains to meet EMV deadlines; advised major oil companies on appropriate marketing and technology strategies; and served as a petroleum subject matter expert to marketers and refiners. Managed development and deployment of a hardware-based vulnerability scanner for retail locations to meet PCI Compliance. Collaborated on point-of-sale upgrade projects for grocery store chains to meet EMV deadlines; advised major oil companies on appropriate marketing and technology strategies; and served as a petroleum subject matter expert to marketers and refiners.



Parent Petroleum

• United States
• Oil and Gas
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Vice President Operations and Technology

  • Aug 2017 - Jul 2018

  Parent Petroleum is the premier distributor of fuels and oil in the Chicagoland market. Responsible for fuel pricing, carrier operations, supply forecasting, product-sourcing, and all internal and external technology initiatives. Increased efficiencies by reducing wasteful processes and instituting results-driven operational compliance.Implemented PCI best practices and coordinated the remediation necessary to successfully pass a PCI Level 1 audit.

• Sales Representative

  • Jul 2015 - Aug 2017

  Ensured ten gasoline service stations owner/operators had the proper support in the areas of EPA/UST regulations, branded marketing, financial organization, and general business knowledge. Retained 100% of the customers in the territory which included eight new contracts of which four were major brand changes.Duties performed in addition to those of the Technology Coordinator mentioned below.

• Technology Coordinator

  • Apr 2012 - Aug 2017

  Responsible for retail POS/network systems and helped make improvements on internal systems and processes. Managed day-to-day pricing, customer service, supplier issues, tax questions, and various operational support roles. Helped design, develop, and construct gas stations and underground storage tank systems. Built numerous vendor relationships across all channels within petroleum refining and marketing. Developed financial tools for business construction and help customers achieve financing. Created a Financial Dashboard to allow customers to access invoicing, drafts, credit card settlement reports, tax documents, and a break-even calculator for fuel. Performed many other functions outside of what the title may imply. Show less

• Fleet Consultant

  • Jun 2010 - Apr 2012

  Sold branded fleet cards to individual businesses on behalf of oil company branded stations.Developed consulting experience by working with the fleet manager to provide the best solution for the business.Created the framework for this position for future generations.Responsible for conducting these duties in addition to my tasks as a Marketing Analyst as referred to below.

• Marketing Analyst

  • Dec 2009 - Jun 2010

  Oil companies that Parent Petroleum was a branded wholesaler for at the time: BP, Citgo, Clark, Marathon, ExxonMobil, Phillips, Shell, and Valero.Responsible for the communication and management of the following oil marketing programs: Mystery Shop, Co-Op Advertising, IDOT, Fleet Cards, Branded Credit Cards, POP Display, Loyalty, PCI Compliance, POS Hardware and Software upgrades, financial reporting, and the various advertising campaigns that would arise.