Expert in Business Operations. Very knowledgeable in Business Management. 38 years in key management positions in food manufacturing and distribution business, involving: manufacturing and engineering, strategic planning, costing, finance, capital investment, logistics, organization development, mergers and acquisitions, product development, and MIS. Responsible for 4 production facilities. retired as VP of Operations and VP of Corporate Development. Holds 4 US patents. Post retirement had own management consulting business and have been a SCORE counselor for 13 years. Served on active and reserve duty in US Navy for 30 years – retired with rank of Captain.

30 years corporate retailing with major department store chain, national value department store chain and small regional music sales and video rental chain. Areas of emphasis: Men's wear, junior women's wear, children's wear, women's lingerie, accessories and jewelry, mens, womens, childrens apparel, clothing Experienced in buying and selling and marketing retail merchandise. Single and multiple store operations. Held senior management positions at the Vice President General Merchandise Manager, Vice President Stores and Executive Vice President levels. VP advertising, sales promotion and display division in the department store. Founded and operated my own small business. Created vinyl signs. Sold business after five years. In addition to SCORE, currently serve as a home owners budget and finance committee member overseeing a $6 million budget. Served 4 years as VP local Chamber of Commerce. Served on my town's economic development committee. retail, department store, discount, clothing, women's, men's, children's, inventory, budget, trade show, showroom, markup, online, ecommerce, women's wear, men's wear, lingerie, funding, borrowing, research, buying, advertising, sales promotion

Over 25 years in IT and telecommunications consulting experience in the gas and electric utility industry. Including independent consulting and in-house consulting.

30 years in International Worldwide Textile/Apparel Import/Export Businesses, both large and small

25 years in Higher Business Education, International Trade and Supply Chain Management

Retailing, Fashion Merchandising, Sales & Sales Management, Purchasing, Supply Chain, Operations

University level teaching; consultant to retailers, wholesalers, manufacturers and not-for-profit organizations; expert witness in franchising and trademark infringement cases. Written on franchising, intellectual property, marketing research and consumer behavior.