Experience

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  Adaptsis, Inc.

  • 745 Atlantic Ave, Boston

  • Chief Executive Officer

    • May 2020 - Present
    • 745 Atlantic Ave, Boston

    Adaptsis adapts Systems, Innovation and Software to provide consulting services in executive management, operational management, corporate funding, and developing and achieving tactical and strategic objectives. Currently under contract.

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  Luxy Technologies, Inc.

  • Shelton, Connecticut, United States

  • Vice President Corporate Affairs

    • Jan 2020 - May 2020
    • Shelton, Connecticut, United States

    As Vice President of Corporate Affairs, responsible for input to strategy, financial functions, and corporate filings. Collaborated on financial funding matters including presentations and meetings to raising multi-millions of equity. Company became dormant in May 2020 because of Covid-19.

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  Zillion Group, Inc.

  • Norwalk, CT

  • Vice President Corporate and Business Services/Board Secretary

    • Jul 2013 - Nov 2015
    • Norwalk, CT

    Worked with founder as Vice President, Business Services. Provided executive input to multiple areas of Zillion as Board Secretary and Compliance Officer for all corporate matters. Negotiated multiple corporate contracts and consulted on acquisitions. Zillion is a technology platform software provider that enables the online delivery of programs of care, including live interactive individual and group video sessions with sophisticated scheduling of available resources/personnel. Zillion's highly flexible 'Virtual Platform for Healthcare Programs' is HIPAA compliant and enables healthcare providers and organizations to extend their brands and programs of care outside of their facilities.

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  SpotWiki dba SpotBrands

  • Medfield MA

  • CEO

    • Feb 2009 - Jul 2013
    • Medfield MA

    SpotWiki was formed to develop ideas into companies.

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  RedRoller, Inc.

  • Norwalk, CT

  • Executive Chairman

    • Apr 2006 - Dec 2008
    • Norwalk, CT

    Assisted founder to transition from concept to develop/market the first internet-based SaaS system for comparison of package shipping costs---similar to 'Travelocity', but for shipping packages.Involved in all corporate and investment banking company strategy, positioning, acquisitions, and capital.$8.5 million raised via private placement (PIPE) and $6 million via public shell merger to OTCBB in 2007.Chaired seven member board; oversaw legal/accounting/SEC and all corporate governance.

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  Elcom International, Inc

  • Norwood, Massachusetts, United States

  • Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

    • Sep 1992 - Apr 2006
    • Norwood, Massachusetts, United States

    Founded Elcom 1992 as one of the the first electronic (pre-Internet) personal computer (PC) product sales company.Negotiated mergers and acquisitions of multiple PC remarketing companies, one in the U.K.IPO/public offering on Nasdaq in December 1995 via Robertson Stephens.Supported extremely high growth: over $750 million revenues achieved over the next few years.Introduced the first 'virtual' PC eCommerce system for businesses in August 2001. Initial results exceeded all forecasts until demand for IT products collapsed after September 11th terrorist attacks. Pivoted and led team to negotiate and create 'eProcurement Scotland' (PECOS)-the first government e-procurement system. Negotiated company sale to Smith and Williamson/UK in 2006.

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  JWP Information Systems, Inc

  • Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

    • May 1990 - Apr 1992

    Mr. Crowell negotiated the sale of NEECO, Inc. to JWP INC. (NYSE) in 1990-Created Computer Systems Group, later renamed JWP Information Systems, Inc., now EMCOR Group (NYSE: EME). As Chairman and CEO of JWP Information Systems, Inc., this international subsidiary of JWP grew to over $1.8 billion in revenues via organic growth and acquisitions (including BusinessLand in 1991).Elected to not renew two year contract and subsequently founded Elcom.

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  NEECO, Inc

  • Chairman and CEO

    • Jun 1977 - May 1990

    Mr. Crowell founded and grew this PC products re-marketing company from concept to national presence via eight acquisitions and organic growth.Conceived and manufactured peripheral keyboard for Commodore PET for resale in U.S. and Europe. Led to relationships with multiple producers of peripheral equipment for PCs.Achieved very rapid growth; IPO on Nasdaq in June 1986; subsequently generating over $300 million in revenues within 4 years via 600 personnel operating from 14 sales and 2 distribution centers in U.S. Founded MicroAmerica Distributing in 1979. Acquired by AGS Computers , Inc. (NYSE) in 1982.Raised $80 million for NEECO via three secondary public offerings; two of equity, one convertible debt. ($40MM) round.Negotiated sale to JWP INC. (now EMCOR Group, Inc. NYSE:EME) in 1990 for $100 million in stock.

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  Professional Software, Inc

  • Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

    • Jun 1980 - May 1985

    Mr. Crowell founded this word processing software development and game company as a complementary vendor to Microamerica. He subsequently sold the company in 1985 to concentrate management efforts on NEECO's initial public offering.

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  Microamerica Distributing, Inc

  • Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

    • Sep 1979 - Mar 1983

    Mr. Crowell founded this PC products distributor as a subsidiary of NEECO in 1979 to service demand as the PC remarketing and independent dealership channel grew rapidly.MicroAmerica generated very rapid growth from rapidly increased demand for PCs and peripherals products. Negotiated (first-eve)r distribution and OEM agreements with Altos, NEC, Diablo and other companies. Active participant on multiple industry/manufacturer national 'advisor' boards including IBM and Compaq.Expanded nationwide via company distribution centers in the Boston, Los Angeles, and Dallas areas. During high interest rates in early '80's, negotiated and introduced first 'floor planning' for PC dealers.Mr. Crowell negotiated the sale to AGS Computers, Inc. (NYSE) in 1983. AGS was later purchased by NYNEX with Microamerica spun off as publicly-held company. Microamerica was subsequently merged with Softsel to form Merisel.