Experience

Elemental LED Inc.

• United States
• Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• President & CEO

  • Jan 2008 - Present

  United States Elemental is a leading technology company that engineers, manufactures, and sells innovative LED lighting solutions. Based in Reno, Nevada, the Company supports lighting innovation around the globe. U.S. based operations include product engineering, manufacturing, sales, customer service, and technical support. The Company holds patents in diverse fields including optics, LED light engines, electrical circuitry, power, and related components.



Economic Development Authority of Western Nevada (EDAWN)

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director Board Of Directors

  • Jan 2019 - Present

  Reno, Nevada, United States



Crazy Dreams Entertainment

• Film Producer and CEO

  • 2001 - 2007

  Hollywood, CA Developed, spearheaded and assisted with many Hollywood film projects working with passionate new filmmakers as well as side by side with some of the most seasoned and successful producers in the business, responsible for billions in theatrical box office. Under the Crazy Dreams shingle, produced several independent films, working with such Hollywood luminaries as Kevin Spacey, William Hurt, Faye Dunaway, Lauren Holly and Tom Skerritt. Recognized and hired early young talent such as… Show more Developed, spearheaded and assisted with many Hollywood film projects working with passionate new filmmakers as well as side by side with some of the most seasoned and successful producers in the business, responsible for billions in theatrical box office. Under the Crazy Dreams shingle, produced several independent films, working with such Hollywood luminaries as Kevin Spacey, William Hurt, Faye Dunaway, Lauren Holly and Tom Skerritt. Recognized and hired early young talent such as Ian Somerhalder (Lost, Vampire Diaries) and Chris Pine (Star Trek, Unstoppable, This Means War). Awarded Canada's highest film honor, the Gemini Award, for Hunt for Justice, which chronicled the courageous efforts of Canadian Judge Louise Arbour to prosecute Slobodan Milosevic for the U.N War Crime Tribunal. Films produced include the following: Towards Darkness (Hacia la oscuridad) 2007 Starring America Ferrera (Ugly Betty) The Sasquatch Gang (2006) Starring Justin Long and Jeremy Sumpter. Produced with Kevin Spacey Confession (Deadly Secrets) 2005 Starring Chris Pine (Star Trek, Unstoppable, This Means War) Featuring Tom Bosley, Bruce Davison, Cameron Daddo Hunt for Justice (2005) Starring William Hurt, John Corbett and Wendy Crewson Changing Hearts (Colored Eggs) 2002 Starring Faye Dunaway, Lauren Holly, Ian Somerhalder (Lost, Vampire Diaries) Featuring Tom Skerritt All You Need (2001) Starring Kellie Martin Show less



Orinda Film Festival

• Executive Director

  • 2001 - 2005

  Orinda, CA Founded the festival to showcase independent feature films, documentaries, short films and workshops in the art deco Orinda theatre in the city of Orinda, CA.



DHL eCommerce

• Germany
• Truck Transportation
• 700 & Above Employee

• CEO and Chairman

  • 1994 - 2004

  United States Founded and served as CEO and Chairman of the Board of SmartMail, Inc. - (Currently DHL eCommerce) Revolutionized the domestic shipping industry with the creation of a niche service opportunity in the under served lightweight parcel market. The Company competed with UPS, USPS and FedEx by providing a more comprehensive and advanced suite of services, tracking, and pricing, and quickly expanded to become the largest privately held package delivery company in the US. Acquired by… Show more Founded and served as CEO and Chairman of the Board of SmartMail, Inc. - (Currently DHL eCommerce) Revolutionized the domestic shipping industry with the creation of a niche service opportunity in the under served lightweight parcel market. The Company competed with UPS, USPS and FedEx by providing a more comprehensive and advanced suite of services, tracking, and pricing, and quickly expanded to become the largest privately held package delivery company in the US. Acquired by Deutsche Post Global Mail, merged with Airborne Express, and re-branded as DHL Global Mail. Show less



Pitney Bowes

• United States
• Software Development
• 700 & Above Employee

• President and CEO

  • 1987 - 1995

  United States Founded and served as President and CEO of Red Tag Mail, Inc., which presorted and aggregated mail by ZIP Code to earn Postal discounts and expedited delivery for business mailers with large volumes of mail (e..g., bank statements, invoices). Was recognized and endorsed by USPS Executives, including the Postmaster General, as a nationally recognized industry and thought leader. Was elected to serve on the Board of Directors of the National Association of Presort Mailers, which served… Show more Founded and served as President and CEO of Red Tag Mail, Inc., which presorted and aggregated mail by ZIP Code to earn Postal discounts and expedited delivery for business mailers with large volumes of mail (e..g., bank statements, invoices). Was recognized and endorsed by USPS Executives, including the Postmaster General, as a nationally recognized industry and thought leader. Was elected to serve on the Board of Directors of the National Association of Presort Mailers, which served as a platform to assist the USPS with policy creation, interpretation, and regulation. The company was acquired by an investor group from Omaha, Nebraska. Continued to serve as President of the newly formed national company re-branded as PSI Group. PSI Group matured into the nation's largest mail processing subcontractor for the USPS, with billions of pieces of mail processed annually. The company was acquired by Pitney Bowes and re-branded as Pitney Bowes Presort Services, Inc., which continues to operate today as a wholly-owned subsidiary. Show less