Founder of SmarterShade Inc. which was acquired by VG SmartGlass in July 2015. Responsible for turning the idea into a viable business through prototyping, customer acquisition, and fund raising. Successfully secured manufacturing and distribution licenses in Asia, Europe, and the United States with companies as large at $14 Billion in revenue. 10+ year career as a management and technology consultant with top tier firms serving 50+ clients.

Over Thirty Five (35) years of experience in custom high-performance curtainwall design, applications engineering and exterior wall systems forensics. Holds four (4) US Patents for the design of curtainwall retrofit products. As an exterior walls consultant, he has worked with and represented building owners, lenders, developers, investors, sellers, architects, managers, contractors and sub contractors.

Over 30 + years as an executive and sales expert in the window and door hardware business with companies such as CHMI and Brookline. Significant experience and track record in sales of new technologies. Developed innovative products and manufacturing processes related to door and windows hardware.

Co- founder of SmarterShade Inc and original inventor of the VG Technology. Background includes a degree in chemical engineering from Notre Dame and experience in rapid prototyping. Responsible for working with R&D teams in multi-billion dollar film companies to operationalize film supply as well as setting up downstream licensee fabrication. Currently responsible for managing the VG supply chain.