Co-Founder

• Jul 2020 - Present

We exist to share the highest quality hemp CBD with the world, to help you find renewed life beyond pain and stress. We exist to share the highest quality hemp CBD with the world, to help you find renewed life beyond pain and stress.

Co-Founder / COO

• Aug 2016 - Present

Principal Consultant

• Jun 2017 - Jan 2019

Helping large companies become Lean and Agile in order to more effectively meet business goals and objectives. Helping large companies become Lean and Agile in order to more effectively meet business goals and objectives.

Vice President, Product Development

• Apr 2014 - Jun 2017

Lead the development of products to increase fan engagement for an innovative and exciting new sport called GRID. Products include: our real-time scoring system (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p8b6SSy3kWI) that displays in arena as well as outputs to TV to let fans know what's going on. Our websites www.npgl.com, gridleague.com, gridinvitational.com. As well as various mobile applications, GRID League app in the Apple Store and on Google Play. Also assist in the development and ongoing evolution of the sport as well as the Amateur and International Leagues that have been growing. Show less

Sr Manager/AVP in IT

• Jun 2003 - Jun 2014

Experienced IT Leader with a diverse background focused mainly Software Development Methods and Continuous Process Improvement. Some key accomplishments: - Product Owner and led 3 year transformation of large (over 1k) IT Staff from waterfall to Agile/Lean adoption. - Led and manage group of Agile/Lean coaches and consultants. - Speaker at Agile 2011 conference as well as Better Software conference on transformation to Agile/Lean - Led 4 teams for our American Funds Website focused on enhancements and redesign on new Adobe CQ Platform. Worked with U/X and Development teams to improve process and collaboration. - Taught classes and mentored product owners across the organization on story maps, user stories, backlog management, lean startup techniques. - Successfully facilitated large Discovery Sessions with key business and technical associates for multi-million dollar large scale development efforts. Show less

Co-Owner

• Apr 2012 - Apr 2014

No, I didn't quit my day job at Capital Group. But those of you that know me, know I've been into Crossfit for the past 4 years and it's definitely changed my life. As co-owner of a small business, it's been an awesome learning experience. I've been involved in everything from establishing the LLC, negotiate lease, setup facility, implement gym operations, coach classes, design and implement website (www.nextlevelcf.com), run marketing promotions, logo and graphics design, using lean startup to test new promotions, programs, and ideas. Social media marketing, advertising, run health and fitness challenges (gamification of fitness and nutrition). Show less

QA Manager

• Mar 2001 - Jun 2003

Led QA, Infrastructure and Customer Support functions as well as hands on for startup company and startup environment. Led QA, Infrastructure and Customer Support functions as well as hands on for startup company and startup environment.

Sergeant

• Jul 1996 - Jun 2000

Leader of Marines. My M.O.S (military occupational specialty) was in communications and computers. Did everything from radio, telephones, infrastructure, networking, servers and data centers, satellites, etc… Was an amazing learning experience not just in technology, but in leadership and life. Leader of Marines. My M.O.S (military occupational specialty) was in communications and computers. Did everything from radio, telephones, infrastructure, networking, servers and data centers, satellites, etc… Was an amazing learning experience not just in technology, but in leadership and life.