Education
UMN Carlson School of Management
MBA, Technology Marketing - 2003-01-01University of St. Thomas
Mini-MBA, Health Care Management 2008-01-01 - 2008-01-01University of Missouri-Columbia
BSBA, Finance 1986-01-01 - 1989-01-01Work Experience
GrowthFire, LLC
Current
GrowthFire, LLC
G2Planet
2021-01-01 - 2023-01-01
G2Planet
WAND Digital
2016-01-01 - 2020-01-01
WAND Digital
Great Bay Software
2013-01-01 - 2016-01-01
Great Bay Software
Unimax
2005-01-01 - 2008-01-01
Unimax
BUTLER CONSULTING GROUP
2003-01-01 - 2005-01-01
BUTLER CONSULTING GROUP
ROI Systems
2001-01-01 - 2004-01-01
ROI Systems
PRINTABLE.COM | ASCENT SYSTEMS
1999-01-01 - 2001-01-01
PRINTABLE.COM | ASCENT SYSTEMS
Epicor
1997-01-01 - 1999-01-01
Epicor
Skills
Summary
As a leading SaaS executive and experienced board member, my passion is helping people and companies realize their possibilities. I've built a wealth of experience transforming emerging tech companies into their full potential as recognized market leaders. I've grown and scaled SMEs and mid-market companies into significant market players, with deep experience leading international expansions, securing over $75 million in private equity and venture capital funding, and steering successful organic and M&A strategies into hyper-growth companies and expanded valuations. My diverse experience across Fortune 500, mid-market companies and startups alike, including the creation of a private equity firm, provides me with a rare dual perspective of an investor and operator. This comprehensive background enables me to craft and implement innovative sales, marketing, and strategic initiatives that have consistently developed and grown firms with revenues of $5M to $30M to greater success across various industries, including manufacturing, healthcare, insurance, finance, retail, marketing and cybersecurity. My leadership philosophy—rooted in vision, purpose, and leading by example—is founded in a hands-on approach to mentorship and a commitment to metrics-driven management. These principles have not only fueled my success but also helped those around me to realize their potential, with many becoming successful executives and leaders in their own right. I'm personally and professionally committed to the mission of "Achieving Possibilities" for people and companies and continuously contributing to the success of growth stage companies and markets, while living a fulfilling life defined by community, connection and growth, and the pursuit of endless possibilities.