Experience

CrediVault

• Financial Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Executive Officer

  • Apr 2022 - Present

  21550 Biscayne Blvd Ste 400, Aventura FL 33180 CrediVault is a secure blockchain platform that enables a permanent registry of transactions throughout issuance to settlement for the financial services industry. The platform includes a consumer portal that businesses use to extend a high level of transparency to their customers. Records are “Certified by CrediVault” and are an immutable, single source of truth for individuals, businesses and government regulators.



Gamilax Services

• Principal

  • Mar 2019 - Present

  Buffalo/Niagara, New York Area Helping organizations grow and optimize their potential. Gamilax works with start-ups, scale-ups and small to midsize businesses who: • Have a vision and are focused on achieving it • Believe in hiring, empowering and coaching talented people • Focus on measuring and driving the inputs that lead to results Leveraging a strong network, tested advisors, experience and trained skills, Gamilax supports: • Mission, vision & strategy planning • Recruitment, team building… Show more Helping organizations grow and optimize their potential. Gamilax works with start-ups, scale-ups and small to midsize businesses who: • Have a vision and are focused on achieving it • Believe in hiring, empowering and coaching talented people • Focus on measuring and driving the inputs that lead to results Leveraging a strong network, tested advisors, experience and trained skills, Gamilax supports: • Mission, vision & strategy planning • Recruitment, team building & performance improvement • Business development, revenue growth and sales management • Building go-to-market plans and “playbooks” • Forging strategic alliances in the value chain • Governance • Staff training & professional development • Marketing & brand positioning • Connecting resources to support growth Show less



Endeavor

• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Managing Director

  • Sep 2019 - Mar 2022

  Western New York Endeavor is leading the high-impact entrepreneurship movement around the world with a presence in markets across Latin America, Asia, Africa, Middle East, Europe and the United States. Established in 1997, Endeavor supports over 1,800 high-impact entrepreneurs at the “scale-up” stage, offering them a best-in-class seal of approval, an unrivaled personal and professional network, frictionless co-investment capital, and peer-to-peer idea exchange in a global setting. Endeavor Western New… Show more Endeavor is leading the high-impact entrepreneurship movement around the world with a presence in markets across Latin America, Asia, Africa, Middle East, Europe and the United States. Established in 1997, Endeavor supports over 1,800 high-impact entrepreneurs at the “scale-up” stage, offering them a best-in-class seal of approval, an unrivaled personal and professional network, frictionless co-investment capital, and peer-to-peer idea exchange in a global setting. Endeavor Western New York was launched in March 2020 and services promising regional scale-up entrepreneurs with access to global networks, mentors and access to resources and programs. Show less



SomaDetect

• Canada
• Biotechnology Research
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Operating Officer

  • 2018 - 2019

  Buffalo/Niagara, New York Area Founded in 2016, SomaDetect is the world’s premier machine learning & artificial intelligence company in dairy and the winner of the 2017 43North competition. I led human resources and immigration, sales, marketing, development of North American channels and partnerships, supply chain management, manufacturing and customer care. Supported and led investor relations, debt fundraising, strategic planning initiatives and finance. Successfully managed 4x growth of staff and built operational plans… Show more Founded in 2016, SomaDetect is the world’s premier machine learning & artificial intelligence company in dairy and the winner of the 2017 43North competition. I led human resources and immigration, sales, marketing, development of North American channels and partnerships, supply chain management, manufacturing and customer care. Supported and led investor relations, debt fundraising, strategic planning initiatives and finance. Successfully managed 4x growth of staff and built operational plans and processes across all operational departments. BETTER DATA FOR FARMERS. BETTER MILK FOR CONSUMERS. BETTER LIVES FOR COWS. SomaDetect's mission is to provide dairy farmers with the information they need to produce the highest quality milk with the resources we have today, for a more sustainable dairy food system. Show less



43North

• United States
• Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Executive Director

  • 2015 - 2018

  Buffalo, NY Led the most well-known annual startup competition in North America attracting entrepreneurs and startups to Buffalo, NY from around the world. I have become one of the most recognizable leaders of an entrepreneurial renaissance in the region, and have helped usher in thousands of international news stories for the community, $300m+ of capital for our organization and winners, five hundred new jobs in New York State, and a renewed belief in WNY opportunities. I managed a $7.7m budget, executed… Show more Led the most well-known annual startup competition in North America attracting entrepreneurs and startups to Buffalo, NY from around the world. I have become one of the most recognizable leaders of an entrepreneurial renaissance in the region, and have helped usher in thousands of international news stories for the community, $300m+ of capital for our organization and winners, five hundred new jobs in New York State, and a renewed belief in WNY opportunities. I managed a $7.7m budget, executed over fifty public speaking engagements across North America and built and developed a staff of thirteen diverse leaders. Together, we managed a $500M portfolio of thirty-seven companies, executed a year long incubation program, and engaged thousands of investors, suppliers, government officials, volunteers, students and entrepreneurs over our fifty+ annual events. 43North is the world’s largest business idea competition with $5 million in cash awards presented annually to attract entrepreneurs and startups to Buffalo, NY. Winning teams receive free space in 43North’s incubator, mentorship and access to the START-UP NY program. 43North is part of Governor Andrew Cuomo’s Buffalo Billion plan and it operates through grants from the New York Power Authority, Empire State Development. Ralph C. Wilson Foundation and investments from businesses across North America. Show less



Eastern Managed Print Network

• United States
• Retail Office Equipment
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Vice President Managed Print Services

  • 2011 - 2014

  Fairport, NY Document management consulting and services company supporting markets throughout Northeast US with $80m in revenues & 250+ employees. XSI was acquired by Xerox Corporation through subsidiaries Global Imaging & Eastern Managed Print Network in July 2011. Developed and led Managed Services sales team across major accounts and industries. Trained sales staff on go to market strategies and deal structure. Audited MPS deals for customer value and profit optimization.



Xerographic Solutions

• Retail Office Equipment
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Partner/ Vice President/ General Manager

  • 2005 - 2011

  Rochester, New York Area Senior leader with six direct reports. Integral leader in redefining XSI’s business model, strategies and tactical plans. Built one of the first Managed Print Services business model’s in North America and led the division to achieve 60% of XSI’s sales revenue ($18m) and profits. Responsible for P&L, forecasts, CRM management, marketing, and hiring and promotions of sales/ operations staff. Achievements: • Collaborated with partner to successfully execute sale and integration to… Show more Senior leader with six direct reports. Integral leader in redefining XSI’s business model, strategies and tactical plans. Built one of the first Managed Print Services business model’s in North America and led the division to achieve 60% of XSI’s sales revenue ($18m) and profits. Responsible for P&L, forecasts, CRM management, marketing, and hiring and promotions of sales/ operations staff. Achievements: • Collaborated with partner to successfully execute sale and integration to Global Imaging, a Xerox company, in July 2011. • Led development & execution of XSI’s Managed Print Services business model resulting in 1000% growth between 2006-2012 • Selected to the Global Imaging Leadership Program mentoring future leaders of the corporation (2% of employees selected) • Recruited and managed training of 15 new Consultants, four Operations Managers and two Analysts at XSI Show less



Xerox

• United States
• Business Consulting and Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Sales Manager, Public Sector

  • 1995 - 2005

  New York State $22B global document management company OEM that specializes in Workplace solutions, document management and digital printing technologies to help organizations communicate, connect and work. Responsible for $26m annual budget. Led sales to major public sector accounts & managed thirteen Account Managers & Specialists in New York State. Developed high functioning team to achieve multiple par and president club awards. Implemented and executed Performance Improvement Plan’s and Professional… Show more $22B global document management company OEM that specializes in Workplace solutions, document management and digital printing technologies to help organizations communicate, connect and work. Responsible for $26m annual budget. Led sales to major public sector accounts & managed thirteen Account Managers & Specialists in New York State. Developed high functioning team to achieve multiple par and president club awards. Implemented and executed Performance Improvement Plan’s and Professional Development Plan’s effectively to successfully turn around a historically low performing operation. Color Solutions Specialist (1999-2002) Promoted to position responsible for $5m annual budget selling across 10 territories throughout Western and Central New York. Developed marketing strategies and collaborated with territory Account Managers to match product solutions to customer’s needs. Account Manager (1997-1999) Promoted to position responsible for $2m territory in Western New York selling Xerox products and outsourcing services to the largest accounts in Western New York. Managed over forty major accounts including M&T Bank, HSBC, Canisius College & Cannon Design. Xerox Sales Agent (BXI) - 1995-1997 - Responsible for selling Xerox products in WNY Achievements: - Multiple President Club (Top 10%) and Par Club (Top 30%) awards from 1995-2005 - Implemented sales management process driving 100% revenue growth from 2002 to 2005 Show less



Vail Resorts

• United States
• Hospitality
• 700 & Above Employee

• Ski Instructor

  • 1993 - 1995

  Vail, Beaver Creek, Arrowhead