I work with leaders who are committed to their own growth and to their people. They care deeply for the humans they lead and make an impact that includes but outlasts KPI’s. With over 20 years in the leadership domain, I’ve succeeded and failed. I understand the weight of tough decisions and the strain of high- stress environments. My unique blend of education and experience have equipped me to serve you well.
My leadership framework was shaped by my Army service. That can sound like “rigid hierarchy,” but I watched the Army shift from a top-down process to an agile, bottom-up one. I learned countless lessons in empowerment, decentralized operations, risk management, culture, and teamwork.
After graduating West Point with a psychology degree, I completed Ranger School, where I later instructed. I led in combat in both Afghanistan and Iraq. In Iraq, we engaged in high-stakes negotiation and change management as we built relationships with tribal leaders and re-established governance, law enforcement, and basic services for the people of Eastern Ramadi.
After the Army, I worked on projects on decision-making, ethics, culture, and professional identity. I began teaching seminars and coaching hundreds of leaders using personality assessments. I used my GI Bill to obtain a Masters degree in Counseling at a seminary. And I started my own business.
My core identity is follower of Jesus – I’m amazed at God’s love for me! I’m blessed with an amazing wife and three wonderful children. I grew up near Boston, and we still root for their teams (and a couple of others).
I’ve served executives, small business owners, senior military leaders, not-for-profit boards, emerging leaders, and leader teams in industries like logistics, software, finance, police, construction, medicine and engineering. They would say I met them where they were in their leader journey and became an ally, sounding board, and truth-teller.