Experience

Visible Genomics

• United States
• Biotechnology Research
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Executive Officer

  • Apr 2021 - Present

  Greater Chicago Area

• President/Chief Operating Officer

  • Feb 2019 - Apr 2021

  Greater Chicago Area Responsible for building and managing the day to day sales and operations organizations for this genetics based risk assessment testing company. Oversee the development and implementation of the company's end to end systems platform application and process flow. In addition to the day to day operational functions, lead the business planning, financial operations, and fundraising efforts.



InfiNet Broadband

• United States

• Systems and Communications Consultant

  • Jun 2015 - Feb 2019

  Greater Chicago Area Consulting organization focused on assisting business customers evaluate their current internet network, systems and telecom needs. Additionally, support organizations with the planning, design and implementation of such networks and systems. Assist customers in the hiring process to maintain quality and systems implementation and management.



Access Media 3

• Telecommunications
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Founder/Chief Executive Officer

  • Jan 2007 - May 2015

  Oak Brook, IL Chief Executive Officer of Access Media 3 (AM3) since its inception in January of 2007. Under Scott's leadership, AM3 became the leading provider of integrated triple-play services, including High Speed Internet, Television and Voice Services to multi-tenant residential properties in the country, covering 20 states. AM3 has grown to over 1,300 properties and over 130,000 subscribers. Revenue grew from start up to approximately $50m by the end of 2014. In addition, Scott oversaw the… Show more Chief Executive Officer of Access Media 3 (AM3) since its inception in January of 2007. Under Scott's leadership, AM3 became the leading provider of integrated triple-play services, including High Speed Internet, Television and Voice Services to multi-tenant residential properties in the country, covering 20 states. AM3 has grown to over 1,300 properties and over 130,000 subscribers. Revenue grew from start up to approximately $50m by the end of 2014. In addition, Scott oversaw the origination, negotiation and execution of 17 acquisitions. AM3 achieved the inc. 500 recognitions twice, number 5 on Crain's Chicago Business fastest growing businesses in Chicago area, as well as becoming DirecTV's largest partner in the MDU market. My Core focus was to continually drive company growth and shareholder value, while maintaining a solid customer experience, with an eye on the future strategic direction. Show less



Independent

• Uganda
• International Trade and Development

• Communications Consultant

  • Aug 2004 - Dec 2006

  Greater Chicago Area Worked with equity and debt firms to evaluate potential investments and/or acquisitions for their portfolios. MC Venture Partners and Columbia Capital were clients during this time.



CIMCO Communications

• United States
• Telecommunications
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Operating Officer

  • Oct 2003 - Jul 2004

  Hired as COO to lead the transition of a resale centric CLEC to a facilities-based Organization. Hire highly skilled staff to execute on strategy to migrate from resale platform. Ultimately responsible for all operations functions, including field operations, engineering, project management, implementation, call center/NOC and provisioning. Responsible for leading the team charged with converting the resale platform to facilities based thru interconnection and colocation to… Show more Hired as COO to lead the transition of a resale centric CLEC to a facilities-based Organization. Hire highly skilled staff to execute on strategy to migrate from resale platform. Ultimately responsible for all operations functions, including field operations, engineering, project management, implementation, call center/NOC and provisioning. Responsible for leading the team charged with converting the resale platform to facilities based thru interconnection and colocation to service current off net customer base. The conversion ultimately preserved 50% of the company's cash flow. Cimco ultimately sold to Comcast for approximately $90M. Show less

• Consultant

  • Sep 2001 - Sep 2003

  Greater Chicago Area Focused primarily on B to B projects evaluating their internal telecom needs.



Dantis, Inc

• Environmental Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Co-Founder, President & COO

  • Jan 2000 - Jun 2001

  As President and COO of new age data center and managed service company, was responsible for hiring and managing executive staff for Sales, Operations, Engineering, IT, Recruiting, and Product and Marketing. Acted as primary financial interface with Private Equity. Overall responsibility for the development of overall data center design, product, implementation and product launch. Worked directly with Marketing and Sales on the go to market strategy and implementation.



McLeod USA - purchased Ovation Communications

• SVP Products/Strategic Planning and Implementation

  • 1999 - 1999

  Worked with senior leadership to layout business plans for new market and existing expansion. Developed cross functional teams to execute market assessment, network design, implementation plans, and ultimate business plan overlays for the roll up corporate financial forecast. Oversaw more than 500 professionals responsible for overall business evaluation/planning, pricing, project management and product management for all groups of McLeod USA. Part of team responsible for the… Show more Worked with senior leadership to layout business plans for new market and existing expansion. Developed cross functional teams to execute market assessment, network design, implementation plans, and ultimate business plan overlays for the roll up corporate financial forecast. Oversaw more than 500 professionals responsible for overall business evaluation/planning, pricing, project management and product management for all groups of McLeod USA. Part of team responsible for the successful fundraise with Forstman for $1B for aggressive growth plans. Show less



Ovation Communications

• Australia
• Telecommunications
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Co-Founder, SVP Development

  • 1997 - 1999

  Initially, acted as primary financial and strategic contact with private equity and debt to educate on the vision and execution plan of the start-up operations. Developed and oversaw the initial network design based on market assessment. Oversaw the implementation of network design and build of Ovation networks in Chicago, Detroit, Milwaukee and Minneapolis/St. Paul. Acted as department head during first 12 months of launch for operations, engineering and IT, in addition to core… Show more Initially, acted as primary financial and strategic contact with private equity and debt to educate on the vision and execution plan of the start-up operations. Developed and oversaw the initial network design based on market assessment. Oversaw the implementation of network design and build of Ovation networks in Chicago, Detroit, Milwaukee and Minneapolis/St. Paul. Acted as department head during first 12 months of launch for operations, engineering and IT, in addition to core responsibilities of strategic planning, business development, network implementation and product/pricing. Ovation was purchased by McLeod USA for approximately $400M after building annualized revenues and EBITDA to about $100M and $24M respectively. Show less



MFS Communications

• Manager, Finance and Implementation

  • Jan 1991 - May 1997

  Was the first pricing analyst hired in this aggressive market changing organization. Involved in creation of over 35 business plans, including creation, review and presentation to upper level management. Worked closely with cross function teams including engineering, operations, marketing and sales to develop the business plan which became the playbook for market launch and budgeting for day to day operational team. Implementation manager responsible for negotiating public and private… Show more Was the first pricing analyst hired in this aggressive market changing organization. Involved in creation of over 35 business plans, including creation, review and presentation to upper level management. Worked closely with cross function teams including engineering, operations, marketing and sales to develop the business plan which became the playbook for market launch and budgeting for day to day operational team. Implementation manager responsible for negotiating public and private municipal franchise and right of way agreements. Financial lead supporting the launch of voice and data services with the passing of the 1996 Telecom Act. While at MFS, the company grew from 2 markets to over 50 domestic markets and 7 countries. In addition, the company grew from 146 employees and minimal revenue to over 4k employees and approximately $1B in annualized revenue. MFS ultimately was sold to Worldcom for approximately $14B. Show less