35-year seasoned entrepreneur and executive.
Proven track record - idea cultivation, business start-up, strategy, business plan implementation, and financial success.
Founder and served as CFO and EVP from startup through $600 million in revenue, substantial profitability, and a successful initial public offering of more than $100 million.
BS in Business Administration from the University of California, Berkeley.

Sr. exec with broad int'l and domestic involvement in mfg and distribution. Experience downsizing, turnaround situations, acquisition/integration and growth management. Substantial involvement in strategic planning, tactical execution, P&L, sales / marketing, and global operations with emphasis in int'l supply chain mgmt. C-level executive / Board Member to many large, successful companies including Blue Bird, Peterbilt, and Cummins.

Background in operations, investment banking, capital formation, risk management, and management consulting both domestically and internationally.
Previous startup and large institutional experience with stints at JP Morgan, ExxonMobil, Itau, and Protiviti Management Consulting.
MBA in International Business with a concentration in Finance from University of South Carolina and a BA in Finance from Indiana University.

25 years of prof experience, with last 15 focused on practicing law. Worked at Attorney General’s Office 2x – latest as Div. Chief Counsel representing Dept. of Economic Security overseeing 380 lawyers. VP & in-house counsel for Cold Stone Creamery a 1,400 franchise. Shares time as partner of Becker Peters Law focusing primarily on advising small to mid-size businesses in multiple industries. JD Law from ASU; Bachelor of Journalism from Marquette

+ 40 years diesel engine technology experience.
Began professional career in military and has been associated with national and international companies since.
Throughout career, invested time with companies such as Caterpillar, Cummins, and Detroit Diesel.
Most recently, has spent his time teaching and certifying technicians at the Universal Technical Institute on diesel engines and stationary power generation units.