*DDB Worldwide: Launched State Farm into banking and mutual funds, managed a $330M annual budget, achieved $2B in AUM within one year of launch. (See Abstract)
United Airlines, First USA, Marriott, Emerson: Strategically planned all direction and tactical marketing implementations.
Four Corners Tavern Group: Founder - Grew >$80M hospitality development and operations company from the ground up, EBITDA between 16% and 22% every year - consistent growth for 22 straight quarters.
Element: Founder - $30M hospitality development, concept and operations company spanning nine states, 750 employees.
Education: Ohio Wesleyan University - B.A., Economics and Journalism.
# AdTech / MarTech
# Advertising
# Analytics
# Big Data
# Construction
# Entertainment
# Food & Beverage
# Retail / CPG
# Hospitality
# Real Estate

- EIR: 1871
- EIR: Surge Tech Incubator
- EIR: NewChip Accelerator (Austin)
- EIR: Chicago Innovation Ageless Innovators
- EIR: Food Foundry Accelerator

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Being present for every moment. Creating different neural pathways; allowing former, inefficient or even detrimental ones to grow in.