Experience

Foss Offshore Wind

• United States
• Maritime Transportation
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Vice President

  • Apr 2022 - Present



Saltchuk Marine Shared Services

• United States
• Maritime Transportation
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Vice President, General Counsel & Chief Ethics Officer

  • Jan 2021 - Present



Foss Maritime Company

• United States
• Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Vice President, General Counsel & Chief Ethics Officer

  • Apr 2019 - Jan 2021

  For more than a century, privately held Foss Maritime has set the standard for marine transportation. Foss is recognized for its leading edge technology and engineering, combining global reach with local expertise. Working in the harshest environments on the planet, Foss has a state-of-the-art fleet, experienced and dedicated crews, knowledgeable customer service staff, and world-class engineers. For more than a century, privately held Foss Maritime has set the standard for marine transportation. Foss is recognized for its leading edge technology and engineering, combining global reach with local expertise. Working in the harshest environments on the planet, Foss has a state-of-the-art fleet, experienced and dedicated crews, knowledgeable customer service staff, and world-class engineers.



The Krystal Company & On The Border

• Atlanta, GA & Dallas, TX

• SVP, Chief Administrative & Legal Officer

  • May 2013 - Oct 2018

  Privately held by Argonne Capital Group since 2012, Krystal is an 82 year old Southern icon with more than 350 company and franchise quick service restaurants across the Southeastern United States, generating approximately $300 million in system-wide sales. Acquired by Argonne Capital Group in 2014, On The Border is the largest Tex-Mex casual dining brand in the United States with over 150 company and franchised restaurants in 36 states, Puerto Rico, Saudi Arabia and South Korea, generating over $300 million in system-wide sales as well as in catering and licensed distribution. A member of both executive leadership teams that are transforming the iconic Krystal brand and On The Border into growth-oriented, process-driven companies to grow revenues, increase market share and improve profits. As Krystal’s first general counsel and corporate secretary in 2013, and head of Risk Department since June 2014, On The Border’s first general counsel as of 2015 and Krystal’s first CAO in 2018, responsibilities for both brands include all legal support with proactive risk mitigation and aggressive cost reduction goals annually. Show less



Aaron's, Inc

• Atlanta, GA

• Acting General Counsel / Senior Managing Counsel

  • Oct 2011 - May 2013

  Acting General Counsel of a Fortune 1000 national leader in sales and lease ownership and specialty retailing of residential furniture, consumer electronics, home appliances and accessories with over 12,000 employees across 1,324 company-operated stores. Aaron’s has 2,073 company-operated and franchised stores in 48 states and Canada. Lead team of 13, comprised of 6 attorneys, 1 records manager, 5 paralegals and 1 assistant. P&L accountability of $17M budget. Responsible for all complex litigation, including multiple national and state class actions, and strategic advisement to C-suite officers, senior management and store general managers. Selected Accomplishments: Successful implementation and management of first 3 year budget, providing millions of dollars in cost savings and reduced risk exposure. Executed first comprehensive litigation management plan, including first ADR program, e-discovery plan, value-add project management and risk mitigation. Implemented first contract management system, including submission and approval process, comprehensive review and risk assessment under new Compliance program. Sole strategic advisement for internal Marketing agency, providing legal support for print, media and internet advertising as well as new revenue-driving initiatives. Advise on operational regulatory matters, including state Retail Installment Sales Acts (“RISA”) and federal Regulations M & Z, FDCPA, FCRA. Guidance and support for Employment, Real Estate, Franchise and Compliance practice areas. Show less



Americold

• Atlanta, GA

• Vice President, Asst General Counsel & Asst Corporate Secretary

  • Jul 2009 - Oct 2011

  Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia and privately held by The Yucaipa Companies, the global leader in temperature-controlled warehousing and logistics to the food industry with over 10,000 employees across more than 180 temperature-controlled warehouses in the United States, Australia, New Zealand, China, Argentina and Canada. Selected Accomplishments: Key team member through simultaneous IPO and secured indenture offering, including preparing critical components of S-11 registration statement filed with SEC (IPO aborted given poor market conditions in May 2010). Again selected key team member through successful alternative CMBS, Private Placement and secured Revolving Credit Facility to succeed in acquisition of second largest competitor in industry. Managed day-to-day department responsibilities of unique operating REIT with over 1.1 billion cubic feet of temperature controlled storage space. Responsible for all negotiation and drafting of agreements, including service agreements for logistics services in U.S., Canada, China and South Pacific. Provide regulatory counseling on Federal, state and local regulatory matters including OFCCP, FCPA, EEOC, NLRA, EPA, OSHA, FDA and USDA. Supported all real estate matters, including acquisitions, divestitures and day-to-day management of company portfolio including extensive environmental issues. Show less



Expeditors

• United States
• Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
• 700 & Above Employee

• Asst Corporate Counsel

  • Jun 2006 - Mar 2009

  Headquartered in Seattle, Washington, a 6 billion dollar, Fortune 500 global logistics company with over 13,000 employees in over 250 offices across six continents. Expeditors specializes in customized solutions and seamless integrated information systems for air and ocean freight consolidation and forwarding, vendor consolidation, customs clearance, cargo insurance and distribution. Selected Accomplishments: Lead attorney responsible for coordinated response in global, criminal anti-trust investigation, including negotiating with government agencies, coordination of global counsel and direct participation and oversight of onsite investigations worldwide. Complex negotiation and drafting of global service agreements with customers receiving logistics services worldwide. Responsible for all HR related advice, training and support for 48+ U.S. branch offices as well as offices in Europe, Asia and South Pacific. Created first anti-trust policy and procedures and key support in institution of FCPA policy and procedures. Negotiated and managed commercial real estate matters for U.S. based facilities. Show less



Ongoing Representation of U.S. Railroad Company

• Associate

  • Jun 2002 - Jun 2006

  Firms: Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney, PC, Philadelphia, PA Moseley, Prichard, Parrish, Jones & Knight, Jacksonville, FL Accomplishments: Handled various real estate matters regarding ownership and land maintenance. Member of key litigation team in successful representation of non-asset based trucking company in $20+ million dollar deepening insolvency claim in federal bankruptcy court. Provided domestic regulatory compliance counseling in the areas of FELA, LHWCA, EEOC, NLRA, Admiralty/Maritime law and anti-trust litigation. Negotiated with government agencies for compliance and enforcement actions. Show less



Chief Judge William T Boyett

• Law Clerk

  • May 2002 - May 2003

  Law clerk for Chief Judge of the Superior Court for the Conasauga Judicial Circuit in (Dalton) Georgia. Addressed host of criminal and civil issues including medical malpractice and UCC Article 9 cases. Coordinated adoptions for the circuit. Managed county law library. Law clerk for Chief Judge of the Superior Court for the Conasauga Judicial Circuit in (Dalton) Georgia. Addressed host of criminal and civil issues including medical malpractice and UCC Article 9 cases. Coordinated adoptions for the circuit. Managed county law library.