Experience

Kiz Toys

• Computer Games
• 1 - 100 Employee

• VP Compliance

  • Jun 2009 - Present

  Lead compliance from the ground up at this start-up entertainment company. New consumer product safety laws and new privacy laws led this innovative group to recognize the importance and value of implementing ethics and compliance from the earliest stage of their development. From manufacturing to privacy, Kiz is dedicated to building a compliance program that will hit the ground running to insure trust in their products. The founders are intent on creating a culture of consumer trust and innovation in the next generation of learning tools and play for children of all ages. Show less



You42

• United States
• Entertainment Providers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• VP Compliance

  • Jun 2009 - Present



DataPath, Inc.

• United States
• Telecommunications
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Corporate Compliance Manager

  • Aug 2005 - Mar 2008

  Led ethics and federal contracting compliance initiatives during the rapid growth of DataPath as it developed to the industry leader in satellite communications solutions. · Established first board-approved Business Ethics and Compliance Program · Published first Code of Business Ethics and Conduct and created first ethics training program · Conducted risk analysis identifying ineffective practices · Trained over 600 employees in the specific regulations as a Federal contractor · Established and operated the hotline for employees and agents to ask questions or report wrongdoing · Published Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) compliant policies and procedures · Created innovative board of directors newsletter reporting legislative and regulatory updates · Created and implemented corporate travel and expense accounting practices Show less



Hansen Gray & Company

• Operations Manager

  • Aug 2004 - Aug 2005

  Lead the day-to-day operations of this over-the-counter venture capital firm whose primary focus was nanotechnology. · Team member raising $13M in private offering · Performed due diligence and created business case analyses resulting in investor presentations leading to positive road show results · Negotiated vendor contracts resulting in substantial cost reductions · Managed the President’s management-by-objective practice as front-line developer of enterprise-wide tactical and strategic plans, resulting in improved communication of corporate goals both internally and externally · Directed investor communications with public relations firm creating press releases and industry publications resulting in broad investor community interest · Developed creative road show and marketing collateral increasing interest in the investment potential of nano-science Show less



EMS Technologies, Inc., Space & Technology Division

• Marketing and Communications Manager

  • Apr 1998 - Apr 2003

  Contracted in 1998 to support the CFO, later the VP HR, resulting in offer of full time employment by the Company. · Introduced new DOD account and contracting vehicle resulting in a new revenue stream · Developed and implemented management metrics project introducing industry best practice ratios · As Proposal Manager, created the Company’s first comprehensive bid and proposal policy and procedure · As Proposal Manager, led multi-million dollar proposals to major prime contractors · Sourced new industry association publications for feature articles · Led tradeshow activities in primary industry forums, developed product collateral, improved web site · Wrote ISO 9001 2000 business processes creating best-practice quality compliance sustainability · Served on Business Process Improvement team and as Six Sigma Process Action Team Member · Contributed to the creation and publication of corporate employee newsletter improving enterprise-wide communications Show less



Horizons Technology, Inc.

• Board Member, Secretary of the Corporation, Executive Vice President

  • Mar 1977 - Aug 1991

  As a founder of this defense contractor, served continuously on the Board of Directors and as Secretary of the Corporation. · As board member, served on the Compensation and Stock Committee, Executive Committee, the Business Advisory Group · Led program management of major federal software development contracts leading to consistent growth in revenue and profit · Managed business development activities · Served as legislative liaison resulting in effective State and Federal collaboration · Developed corporate Incentive Stock Option Program · Responded to DCAA audits leading to consistently positive federal ratings · Led proposal teams in developing successful competitive bids · Negotiated and managed government contracts in compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) providing consistent customer satisfaction and corporate profit objectives Show less