Experience

Impello Biosciences

• Farming
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Cheif Operating Officer

  • 2023 - Present

  Impello discovers, develops and commercializes proprietary plant biostimulant solutions, ranging from microorganisms to other bioactive compounds, to help growers increase the quality and yield of their crops. Impello discovers, develops and commercializes proprietary plant biostimulant solutions, ranging from microorganisms to other bioactive compounds, to help growers increase the quality and yield of their crops.



Global BioAg Linkages

• United States
• International Trade and Development
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Associate Business Partner

  • 2021 - Jan 2023

  Global BioAg Linkages provides strategic and technical support to sustainable, biological companies that are innovating biological farming practices, developing new science, and improving agriculture productivity. Currently provide clients with Business Consultancy and Advisory Services related to their global expansion including financial, short term business strategies, Go-To-Market, strategic alliances and long-term sustainable growth. Global BioAg Linkages provides strategic and technical support to sustainable, biological companies that are innovating biological farming practices, developing new science, and improving agriculture productivity. Currently provide clients with Business Consultancy and Advisory Services related to their global expansion including financial, short term business strategies, Go-To-Market, strategic alliances and long-term sustainable growth.



Crop One Holdings (FreshBox Farms)

• Vice President, Business Development New Technologies

  • 2019 - 2020

  Crop One Holdings (COH) provides market leading technology platform for indoor vertical growing of high value vegetables. Built team and business plan to take COH technology designed for industrial scale vertical farming and made changes necessary for commercialization of the technology on an accelerated timeline through new entity, Crop One Technologies.

• Executive Team Strategic Advisor

  • 2018 - 2019

  Provided strategic and corporate guidance and expertise to Executive Team as Crop One Holdings expanded into partnerships in high production agriculture.



Provivi, Inc.

• United States
• Biotechnology Research
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Advisor To Chief Executive Officer

  • 2018 - 2020

  Provivi is rethinking conventional insect control using natural insect pheromones. Advisor to CEO as company develops go to market data, as well as market development plan to and through commercialization Provivi is rethinking conventional insect control using natural insect pheromones. Advisor to CEO as company develops go to market data, as well as market development plan to and through commercialization



mOasis

• United States
• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• President, CEO and Board Member, Advisor

  • Sep 2013 - 2019

  mOasis is developing sustainable technologies that improve the efficiency of water used in agriculture. This proprietary technology absorbs excess water in the soil, storing it until needed by crops to maximize yields while saving water. Led building of team in introduction of first commercial product into CA, AZ and Mexico resulting in 10,000+ treated acres. Focused R & D team on commercial opportunities in developing pipeline of new products. Series B raise of over $ 5M. Developed and raised agricultural and strategic awareness of mOasis with multiple strategic partnerships, including high six figure joint development agreement. mOasis named one of The 25 Most Innovative Ag-Tech Companies by Forbes. Show less



Vestaron Corporation

• United States
• Biotechnology Research
• 1 - 100 Employee

• President, CEO and Board Member

  • Sep 2011 - Aug 2013

  Vestaron, a venture backed company, is developing a new generation of insecticides using natural peptides. Products under development have a unique mode of action, are highly effective and are environmentally friendly. Recruited by current investors, focused research effort on proprietary products of strategic value. First product submitted to EPA in April ’12. In addition to raising industry and strategic awareness of Vestaron, closed $10.7 M in Series B funding. Vestaron, a venture backed company, is developing a new generation of insecticides using natural peptides. Products under development have a unique mode of action, are highly effective and are environmentally friendly. Recruited by current investors, focused research effort on proprietary products of strategic value. First product submitted to EPA in April ’12. In addition to raising industry and strategic awareness of Vestaron, closed $10.7 M in Series B funding.



Suterra

• United States
• Farming
• 1 - 100 Employee

• President

  • Jul 2001 - 2010

  Held full profit and loss accountability to Roll International, Suterra LLC’s parent company. Managed company dedicated to research, development, and commercialization of environmentally sound proprietary pheromone-based products, with objective of maximizing income contribution. Responsible for sales and marketing, finance, regulatory affairs, research and product development, analytical services, and manufacturing departments. Initiated reorganization to focus company on strengths and proprietary products while continuing to accelerate revenue growth. Show less



Consep, Inc.

• United States
• Biotechnology Research

• President

  • 2000 - 2001

  Led Consep through sale of company due to insolvency of parent, Verdant Brands. Maintained Consep’s position in market over 12-month period, keeping all employees with company and managing company off of cash flow. Sold company to Roll International in July 2001. Led Consep through sale of company due to insolvency of parent, Verdant Brands. Maintained Consep’s position in market over 12-month period, keeping all employees with company and managing company off of cash flow. Sold company to Roll International in July 2001.



Verdant Brands, Inc

• United States
• Chemical Manufacturing

• Vice President and General Manager of Commercial Products, Corporate Officer

  • 1998 - 2000

  Held global responsibility for new division and integration of combined commercial product lines. Initiated integrated product forecasting system for Verdant product lines. Consolidated sales, marketing, and customer service groups into one organization. Exceeded first-year contribution targets. Developed planning documentation to prioritize product development and regulatory affairs activities for near-term revenue opportunities. Held global responsibility for new division and integration of combined commercial product lines. Initiated integrated product forecasting system for Verdant product lines. Consolidated sales, marketing, and customer service groups into one organization. Exceeded first-year contribution targets. Developed planning documentation to prioritize product development and regulatory affairs activities for near-term revenue opportunities.

• Vice President of Commercial Agricultural Products, Corporate Officer

  • 1996 - 1998

  Held worldwide responsibility for agricultural division. Annualized division sales increase of 34%. Introduced six new products and formulations. Accelerated sales into Southern Hemisphere by 80%. Refocused product development on new pheromone formulations

• Sales and Marketing

  • 1991 - 1996

  Director, Sales and Marketing, North America Agricultural Division 1995-1996 Director, Sales and Marketing, U.S. Agricultural Division 1994-1995 General Manager, Pacoast Distribution Division, Sacramento, California 1992-1994 Manager, Turf and Ornamental Markets, Pacoast Distribution Division 1991-1992



Monsanto Agricultural Company

• Sales and Marketing

  • Jan 1981 - Dec 1990

  Responsible for sales and marketing of proprietary products to agricultural and industrial markets. Managed contract distributors and trained staff. Oversaw new market development to increase product sales. Provided new-hire training in northern California. Developed one-, three-, and five-year business plans, increasing sales 85% from 1982 to 1986 and doubling revenue between 1987 and 1990. Responsible for sales and marketing of proprietary products to agricultural and industrial markets. Managed contract distributors and trained staff. Oversaw new market development to increase product sales. Provided new-hire training in northern California. Developed one-, three-, and five-year business plans, increasing sales 85% from 1982 to 1986 and doubling revenue between 1987 and 1990.