Experience

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  Vilas Capital Management, LLC.

  • Chicago, IL

  • Chief Operating Officer

    • Jan 2010 - Present
    • Chicago, IL

    Founding partner/Board Member. Responsible for all aspects (less Portfolio Management) of Vilas Capital Management, LLC.

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  VestMe Inc.

  • The Internet

  • Chief Executive Officer

    • Jul 2011 - Present
    • The Internet

    VestMe Inc. is an internet and mobile app start-up company (in the research and development phase). The ideas surrounding VestMe Inc. is derived from professional business experience with various industries to include, but not limited to, Information Technology and Financial Services. Professionals from around the globe continue to contribute to the ongoing research & development of VestMe Inc.

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  Matt Druzba for U.S. Congress

  • Burlington, Vermont, United States

  • Candidate for U.S. Congress (2022)

    • Jun 2022 - Nov 2022
    • Burlington, Vermont, United States

    Vermont's "Independent" Candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives

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  Thompson Kane & Co, LLC

  • Madison, WI

  • Chief Operating Officer

    • Aug 2011 - Jul 2013
    • Madison, WI

    Founding partner of a new Mortgage Bank. All operational aspects to include HR, IT, Marketing, Social Media, Facility Management, Accounting, etc. Instrumental in the initial capital raise.

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  National Mortgage Insurance Corporation - "National MI"​

  • Madison, WI

  • Chief Technology Officer

    • Feb 2009 - Jul 2010
    • Madison, WI

    Founding partner of Mortgage Assurance Corporation ("MAC" - now National MI Corp.). Provided all technology vision and leadership direction for the company to include IT Architecture, Short/Long Term IT strategy, Information System Business Process development, and more. Instrumental in raising $7M start-up capital through investor presentations to investment bankers and venture capitalist.

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  ERDMAN Company

  • Madison, WI

  • Information Technology Management

    • Nov 2007 - Jul 2009
    • Madison, WI

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  Kodak, PwC

  • Global Project Services; Information Security Officer (GCG)

    • May 2003 - May 2006

    Worldwide Information Technology Director (KPG), Information Security Officer (GCG); - Chief Information Security duties for Kodak’s GCG business unit to include planning, training, review & support.- Establish information security policies, procedures and internal control standards (ICS).- Assess threats and vulnerabilities by analyzing the risks and impact of security incidents.- Promote awareness of the information security program throughout the organization.- Assess compliance with internal control standards and close gaps.- Ensure all business continuity plans are up-to-date.- Worldwide IT leader for merger & acquisition activity (Eastman Kodak, RealTimeProof, Creo)- Lead Sarbanse-Oxley (SOX) compliance initiatives on global IT systems of acquired companies.

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  PricewaterhouseCoopers - PwC

  • New York, NY

  • Global Project & Relationship Management

    • Nov 1997 - Mar 2000
    • New York, NY

    - Manage substantial technology change/integration during the merger of Price Waterhouse and Coopers & Lybrand. As a member of the Global Technology Solutions Program/Change Management Office - responsibilities include Global and North America Theatre level projects as well as other Mexican/Canadian/US/South American Liaison activities.- Lead and Project Manage four global projects during the merger period to include (1) internet (PwCGlobal.COM); (2) intranet/extranet (B2B/e-Commerce) rebranding and new site development; (3) consolidation of Global Wide Area Networks (WAN); and (4) consolidation of Global SMTP gateways and e-mail addresses (PwCGlobal.com).- Manage the planning, implementation and budget tracking of various large scale Global and Territory projects. - Business Relationship work with various Lines of Service and Business Units to include PwC Global Knowledge Management, PwC Marketing, and PwC Management Consulting Services.

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  United States Army (USARNG)

  • HHQ, 1/105 Infantry Battalion, 27th Brigade, 10th Mountain Division - New York

  • Executive Officer, 1st Lieutenant

    • Mar 1981 - Aug 1994
    • HHQ, 1/105 Infantry Battalion, 27th Brigade, 10th Mountain Division - New York

    Responsible for all aspects of logistical support for a light infantry company. Responsible for the management of the company's vehicle and combat equipment. Plan and prepare annual and monthly training schedules. Plan and coordinate the company (approximately 400 men & women) for various military training exercises. Daily management of company personnel to include career counseling and annual performance reviews. Support of continuous field operations.Honorable Discharge (August 1994)