Serial entrepreneur and operational executive with 30+ years of building, scaling, and successfully exiting businesses across multiple industries. Most recently served as CEO of Morpheus Motors, where I built a luxury vehicle wholesale platform with global reach in under seven months. Previously co-founded and scaled DryFins swimwear from concept to over $1M in annual revenue before successful exit in 2024. Founded and operated Longtrain Productions, an Emmy Award-winning creative studio that generated consistent $200K+ annual revenues for two decades serving major brands including Bank of America, Bojangles, and iHeart Media.
Currently lead NineFive Partners, providing strategic advisory services to growth-stage founders and leadership teams. Developed proprietary Adaptive Fusion Methodology that combines strategic thinking with practical execution, helping companies unlock innovation and accelerate sustainable growth.
Automotive credentials include dealership ownership, classic car restoration, hosting "Car Guy Tech Guy" podcast, and active SEMA membership. Expertise spans business development, operations scaling, strategic partnerships, P&L management, and cross-industry innovation. Proven track record of transforming complex challenges into streamlined operations while building lasting relationships that drive measurable results.More...