Specialties include: Business development, government contracting, project management, and strategic planning, with a focus on mentoring small businesses in evaluating, launching, and growing their ventures.
I have been a SCORE Mentor since 2013, providing guidance to small business owners to start, run, and grow their businesses. I can assist in evaluating business concepts, creating strategic and tactical plans, and offering tools and guidance to execute those plans. Additionally, I help refine marketing and sales strategies, management techniques, and the implementation of business technologies. I serve as a valuable sounding board, challenging and refining business ideas. My goal is to connect clients with the right resources, whether within SCORE or externally, to support your business’ success.

What I Offer:
• Business Concept Evaluation: I help you assess the viability of your business idea and its market prospects.
• Strategic Planning: I assist in creating both long-term and short-term plans to move your business forward.
• Marketing & Sales Guidance: From content creation to strategic marketing, I provide advice tailored to your business needs.
• Business Technologies: I guide the integration of tools and technologies that improve business efficiency.
• Mentorship & Networking: Connecting you with experts who can help expand your knowledge and business network.
• Government Contracting: With years of experience in bidding, winning, and executing government contracts, I can guide you through the complexities of working with government agencies.

A Bit About Me: I bring over two decades of experience in IT consulting, with roles such as Program Director and Vice President at Oracle and Network Solutions. My expertise includes managing large-scale government contracts, leading technical teams, and entrepreneurial experience as CEO of a telecommunications consulting partnership. I also have a 23-year military background as an Intelligence Officer in the U.S. Air Force, with experience in intelligence collection and analysis.