Strategy. Operations. Finance.
About
Distinguished career holding leadership positions as Chief Operating Officer, Chief Financial Officer, Senior Vice President, and Head of Strategy & Marketing, working in rapidly growing national defense firms. Building each into formidable competitors within their industries.
My background is unique. Few executives have experience in all these c-level roles. Fewer have successfully led an org from start-up to exit, while also managing every functional area within an org.
These experiences allow me to:
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Effectively execute strategic initiatives and drive operational excellence, while scaling and growing organizations.
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Anticipate outcomes and generate accountability, removing the painful gaps between strategy and execution.
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Build systems and processes resulting in high-performance teams and organizations.
My passion for driving strategy, business excellence, and growth fuels a pursuit of technology and innovation.
Executive Experience & Roles
Chief Operating Officer
Axiom Space
Human spaceflight. Engineering & manufacturing of space infrastructure.
Sought out by CEO to operationalize strategy and build foundation for long-term sustainable growth. Created strategic and tactical frameworks, while overhauling incongruous operations. Four business lines, $625M in revenue, and 900+ employees. 265% growth in revenue.
SVP & COO/CFO
IDS International
Cyber and information warfare SaaS. Deep tech combined with professional services.
Engaged by CEO to lead business strategy, solve scalability challenges, propel growth, and prepare the company for exit. Directed all aspects of strategy, operations, and finance. 1500+ employees across 11 subsidiaries, internationally. Grew organization 7x.
SVP & COO/CFO
KIRA (now Tlingit Haida)
Aerospace, engineering, mission solutions, and cybersecurity.
Recruited by CEO to implement strategic growth initiatives and operational priorities. Rapidly promoted to Senior Vice President after successfully increasing revenue and improving margins. Executed strategy and drove operational excellence. 415% growth.
25
Years Experience
Proven, repeated track record of success in aerospace and national defense.
$350M
Equity Raised
Second largest space industry equity raise, second only to SpaceX.
$5B
Completed Programs/Contracts
On-time. On-budget. Margins increased on both proposed pricing and budget, each year.
$625M
P&L Responsibility
Services and products ranging from training exercises at Combat Training Centers to the U.S.A.'s next lunar spacesuit.