Experience

AMGUARD Environmental Technologies

• Chemical Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Executive Officer

  • Nov 2019 - Present

  Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill Area AMGUARD Environmental Technologies enables US pest, turf, and public health professionals to execute their technical missions with a portfolio of proven chemistries, new technology innovations, and best-in-class green solutions.



Envance Technologies

• United States
• Biotechnology Research
• 1 - 100 Employee

• CEO

  • Jan 2013 - Present

  Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area Envance Technologies is an emerging life sciences technology venture that leverages patented technologies and commitment to category innovation to deliver highly effective insect and parasite control solutions for consumers, growers, and professionals that are non-toxic and safe for people and their pets. Envance's receptor targeting technology works on specific insect receptors that are are not active in humans or animals, providing a new mode of action that is extremely effective and… Show more Envance Technologies is an emerging life sciences technology venture that leverages patented technologies and commitment to category innovation to deliver highly effective insect and parasite control solutions for consumers, growers, and professionals that are non-toxic and safe for people and their pets. Envance's receptor targeting technology works on specific insect receptors that are are not active in humans or animals, providing a new mode of action that is extremely effective and safe. Envance builds strategic commercial partnerships with market-leading companies and provides them with turnkey product and technology innovation to transform the global pest control markets. Key responsibilities: Strategy, P&L execution, commercial growth, recruiting, technology development, strategic partnerships. www.envancetech.com Show less



TyraTech, Inc.

• United States
• Biotechnology Research
• 1 - 100 Employee

• CEO

  • Nov 2018 - Present

  Research Triangle Park, NC

• VP, Commercial Operations

  • Apr 2007 - Apr 2013

  Research Triangle Park, NC TyraTech is a life science technology company developing innovative solutions for human and animal health. I transitioned from TyraTech to lead Envance Technologies, a Joint Venture between AMVAC and TyraTech, to develop and commercialize the technology platform into global consumer, professional, and agricultural markets. Key Responsibilities: Executive leadership, strategy, and execution in the areas of sales, marketing, strategic partnerships, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain… Show more TyraTech is a life science technology company developing innovative solutions for human and animal health. I transitioned from TyraTech to lead Envance Technologies, a Joint Venture between AMVAC and TyraTech, to develop and commercialize the technology platform into global consumer, professional, and agricultural markets. Key Responsibilities: Executive leadership, strategy, and execution in the areas of sales, marketing, strategic partnerships, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain operations. Structured and managed key strategic partnership, providing the company with significant revenue streams and channels. Developed multi-channel product portfolio. www.tyratech.com Show less



Enright Partners

• United States

• Executive Chairman

  • 2004 - 2009

  Florida's Space Coast Enright Partners - boutique investment banking and advisory firm providing transactional, strategic, and interim senior executive services to emerging growth companies. Enright's primary focus is working with early stage technology companies in the areas of growth capital (equity and debt), M&A, and strategic transactions. Key Responsibilities: Executive leadership, business operations, recruiting. Led Enright's M&A, financing, and interim executive practice areas.



Ideal Systems, Inc.

• Information Technology & Services

• CEO (Interim)

  • 2005 - 2006

  Blue Bell, PA Ideal Systems was the leading innovator and industry benchmark of pharma rebate and contract management software for the pharmaceutical industry. Key Responsibilities: Executive leadership, strategy, business operations, business and product development. Advised and facilitated the founder's exit strategy via company acquisition by GHX.



EMX

• Music

• CEO

  • 2004 - 2005

  Melbourne, FL EMX develops and commercializes battle-proven thermal imaging and sensor technologies for global defense, government and energy markets. Key Responsibilities: Executive leadership, business operations, and financial management. Completed successful turnaround with the development of new sales channels, new products and implementation of lean manufacturing process.



Equity investments, debt financing, M&A,

• Investment Banker/Advisor

  • 1999 - 2004

  Greater Chicago Area Equity / debt capital, buy-side / sell-side M&A, pre-transaction analysis, due diligence for early-stage and middle market companies - strong focus on early stage technologies and emerging-growth markets.


United States Navy
• United States
• Armed Forces
• 1 - 100 Employee
• US Navy SEAL; Navy Diver

  • 1989 - 1996