I have had the privilege of leading and developing outstanding teams throughout my career. Early on, I benefited from exceptional mentors and have worked diligently to mentor the teams I have led.

From 2019 to 2022, I served as CFO/COO at BruMate, where I built a Finance, Accounting, and Operations team from the ground up. Our team achieved remarkable success, earning impressive rankings on the Inc. 5000 list, including No. 14 and No. 71, with a phenomenal growth rate exceeding 5,320%. By 2022, the company's revenue surpassed $100 million, a testament to our strategic finance, operational excellence, and commercial acumen, covering everything from production planning to distribution logistics.

Simultaneously, I played a pivotal role at Levo Oil Infusion as a board member and CFO/COO, guiding the company through a period of rapid 5x growth and securing recognition as one of Colorado's fastest-growing businesses, appearing two years in a row on the Denver Fast50.

Before these roles, I had two tenures at Cepia, LLC, where I managed finance and operations globally, successfully commercializing global product launches and securing significant licensing agreements.

During my tenure at Yurbuds, we transformed the company from $1 million in annual revenue to a run rate exceeding $75 million, culminating in its acquisition by Harman International and earning Yurbuds recognition as Forbes' 9th Most Promising Company in America in 2011.

Throughout my career, I have leveraged my extensive experience and collaborative spirit to drive growth, manage complex operations, and navigate successful transactions, cementing my reputation among those who have worked alongside me.

Growing up in the vibrant streets of Boston profoundly shaped my character from an early age. Raised by a dedicated stay-at-home mother, a father who was a committed night-shift city cop, and a grandmother who ran a dance school well into her seventies, I learned the value of grit and hard work firsthand. Their unwavering dedication instilled in me a relentless drive to succeed and a deep appreciation for the rewards of hard-earned effort.

My entrepreneurial journey began in college. While excelling as one of the top sales reps at Midwestern Wireless, one of the original wireless pioneers, I also ran a laundry cleaning and delivery business. This side hustle enabled me to buy my first car by my sophomore year, teaching me fundamental principles of business and finance long before graduation.

I graduated from North Central College with a degree in Accounting and began my professional journey as a Staff Accountant for Trendmasters. Quickly gaining favor with the CEO, I was entrusted with a manufacturing assignment in China and Taiwan, where I supervised procurement, production, shipping, and inventory as an operational manager. Witnessing firsthand the scale of China's manufacturing and its impact on global markets was eye-opening. Over the years, I navigated the complexities of factory operations and rose to become Head of Operations. Leading the company through its acquisition by Jakks Pacific marked a pivotal moment in my career, highlighting my ability to manage large-scale transitions and operations.

These early experiences set the stage for a career marked by over 8,000,000 flight miles to and from Asia, managing production and overseeing global commercial operations, peaking with Zhu Zhu Pets, which was distributed in over 90 countries.

Today, settled in St. Louis, MO, with my wife and three children, I continue to apply the lessons learned from my youth to both my personal and professional endeavors. My diverse experiences—from bustling factory floors in China to navigating corporate transactions—have given me a unique perspective on leadership, consumer-focused innovation, and team empowerment. I am driven by a passion for supporting mission-driven founders and CEOs, leveraging my insights to foster curiosity, bold action, and sustainable growth in every endeavor.

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