Experience

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  University of Wisconsin-Madison and University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

  • Madison, Wisconsin Area and Milwaukee, Wisconsin

  • Adjunct Professor

    • Jan 2018 - Present
    • Madison, Wisconsin Area and Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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  AmEuro Global

  • U.S., Europe, and Asia

  • President

    • May 2018 - Present
    • U.S., Europe, and Asia

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  Aidmatrix India

  • New Delhi Area, India

  • Consultant, former CEO

    • Feb 2008 - Jan 2018
    • New Delhi Area, India

    Work with the team in developing supply chain technology and marketing programs. Technology from this organization is used in the national disaster system, and in operating food banks within India.

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  Aidmatrix Foundation

  • PRESIDENT & CEO

    • Jan 2004 - Feb 2014

    The largest global technology NGO, Aidmatrix uses advanced information technology to create efficiencies between donor and the needy. In four years as CEO, had taken the Aidmatrix Foundation from a start-up to a global NGO that transacts $1.5 billion annual with operations on six continents. Built award winning initiative of medical distribution for U.S. Free Clinics and international NGO's. Started disaster assistance network which is becoming a global standard. Work with over 52,000 charitable organizations world-wide, including the United Nations, IFRC, CARE, USAID, World Vision, NATO, OAS, National Governments, and others. Have connected to over 8000 logistics companies and business groups such as BENS and US Chamber and local business globally. Increased clients over 1000%, international media coverage attained, revenues increased 400% by 4th year as CEO. Employees increased 5-fold, and have led from a deficit budget to a 16 month business pipeline along with 6 month cash flow surplus. Helped over 55 million lives.Cited as a "trailblazer shaking up business" and leadership as "What makes -and keeps - a company successful, even in the midst of the worst economic downturn since the Great Depression" (D CEO Magazine)Testify before Congress and before the EU Parliament on NGO best practices, including business transparency and efficiency. Frequently requested keynote speaker to conferences globally. Recent success stories in the Wall Street Journal, Business Week, Computer Weekly, on the Today Show. 21st Century Achievement Award for "visionary use of information technology to promote positive social economic and educational change" and "true hero of the information age." (Computerworld)Have created organization metrics and use team business practices to drive growth in assisting others. Aidmatrix was consistently rated one of the most efficient non profits and listed as a Better Business Bureau non profit.

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  State of WI

  • Governor

    • 2001 - 2003

    State CEO with 70,000 employees, $47 billion biennial budget. Reduced spending while advancing initiatives for growing Wisconsin's economy. Worked with a Democrat Senate and a Republican Assembly. Submitted a budget reform package to respond to a decline in state revenue due to national economic downturn. The Wall Street Journal referred to me as one of the national "political tough guys" for solving the budget shortfall without raising taxes.Enacted landmark legislation on the Environment. Called "Teddy Roosevelt of WI" by Sierra Club.Created "Build Wisconsin", a first time -ever economic blueprint for the state.Initiated a new way of budgeting based on performance standards. Reformed state-local relationships based on accountability in spending. Created Department of Electronic Government and the state's first CIO through consolidation of various departments. Saved $50 million in first year while expanding services.

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  State of WI

  • Lt Governor

    • 1986 - 2000

    • Elected by peers to serve as chair of National Conference of Lt. Governors. Recognized in Harvard study as effectively utilizing an office.• Organized and ran statewide small business conferences. Nationally recognized for leadership in workplace childcare with Lt. Governor’s Childcare Clearinghouse, and annual conferences. Obtained federal grant monies. Led education reform movement.• Led numerous international trade delegations. Led the highest ranking national delegation to China following Tiananmen Square events. Led national delegation to monitor elections in Nicaragua.• Served as Presidential appointee on Intergovernmental Policy Advisory Council to U.S. Trade Office. Vice-chair of National Aerospace States Association, served on U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s National Advisory Council for Environmental Policy and Technology. Chaired the Governor’s Council of Economic Advisors. Chaired Commission on Repeat Offenders. Chaired Task Force on Child Safety. Chaired the Commission on Education Standards. Served on and chaired numerous other commissions and task forces.

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  WI Legislature

  • State Senator

    • 1977 - 1987