+20 years as an entrepreneurial investment professional having built, run, grown and sold firms while fostering investor, partner, and client relationships.

A +20 year broad experience in operations, safety & compliance, quality and sourcing both domestically and internationally. Exceptional team building and project management skills.

A 34 year career in the vacuum coating industry operating and growing businesses, building teams, developing supply chains, products & processes development. A proven track record of being able to capitalize on opportunities. Hands on experience and success with taking something from a rough concept to a viable finished product (and related processes) ready for the market

Has +12 years of experience in developing and implementing industrial thin film deposition processes and equipment including targets. He also has extensive experience in computer modeling/simulation with emphasis in changed particles / plasma, magnetism, heat transfer, material properties, and vacuum systems.