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Career Entrepreneur

Analytical, strategic, creative visionary and entrepreneur known for agility,
systematic planning, accessible leadership, and financial acuity. Excels in
dynamic, diverse environments while remaining pragmatic and focused.

CEO

GoFirst:
Solutions

Healthy ROI
Advisors

2013 to Now

CEO and
Co-Founder

Benezon
The Benefits
App

2015 to 2022

VP Business
Development
Nurtur Health
Centene
Corporation

2010 to 2013

CEO/COO
and Co-Founder

ActivHealth

Personal
Health
Development

1988 to 2010

President/CEO

Prolawn
Proscape

Grounds
Management

1982 to 1999

SELECT PROFESSIONAL HIGHLIGHTS

  • Founded and built three $1MM++ businesses from ground up, in various industries including consumer services, information technology, and healthcare advocacy, earning reputation for forward-thinking innovation, unwavering tenacity, and collaborative leadership
  • Co-Founder and CEO of Benezon, an app technology and healthcare advocacy company earning Inc. Magazine recognition with back-to-back Inc. 5000 award listings for fastest-growing private companies in America
  • Drove innovation and new business development in growing all three businesses to national recognition for growth and professionalism
  • Successful exit of Benezon via merger with Medxoom in October 2022
  • Formed exclusive partnership with Duke University to develop ActivHealth International, an online health and wellness education and management platform; raising $2.8MM in capital to fund product development
  • Proficiently navigated ActivHealth through turbulent economic climates, including 2000 dot-com bubble and 2008 recession; led successful sale to Fortune 500 company, Nurtur Health – Centene Corporation in 2010
  • Spearheaded transition of ActivHealth to Centene, including strategic planning, budgeting, channel development, and partner relations
  • Founded and scaled Prolawn Proscape from trunk-of-car start-up to $4MM in annual revenue with 115 employees in 3 markets
  • Earned numerous awards for operational received Medallion of Merit in recognition of organizational leadership and professional career achievements excellence including 3-time Crescendo Award winner by Cincinnati Business Courier for sales growth; “Award for Professionalism” by Lawn and Landscape Maintenance magazine and in 2022, received Medallion of Merit in recognition of organizational leadership and professional career achievements

KEY QUALIFICATIONS

  • Company Vision and Growth Planning
  • Strategic Planning and Execution
  • Human Capital Development
  • Operational Leadership
  • Organizational Design
  • Budget and Finance
  • Investor Relations & Shareholder ROI
  • Keynote Speaker
  • Business Startups and Exits

EDUCATION

  • University of Dayton
  • MBA – Business, Management, Marketing
  • Bachelor of Arts in Photography

THOUGHT LEADERSHIP

  • Trustee – Phi Sigma Kappa Foundation
  • Director – Phi Sigma Kappa Fraternity
  • Faculty Member – Agency Growth Mastermind Network
  • Member – CEO Round Table (30+ yrs)
  • Author – Amazon #1 Best Seller “Life & Death Decisions in the C-Suite”