Career

Professional Experience

Over 25 years as an executive leader driving strategic growth and positive returns for technology businesses — from start-up to successful exit.

Core Competencies

  • Strategic Planning & Execution
  • Technology-Based Business
  • 21st Century Marketing & Sales
  • Investor Relations & M&A
  • Team Building & Leadership
  • 3D Printing / Additive Manufacturing
  • SaaS Business Models
  • Business Turnaround

Education

  • Ph.D. Systems Engineering (Business Mgmt) — UAH
  • MS Engineering Management — UAH
  • BS Mechanical Engineering — Univ. of Alabama
  • MIT Birthing of Giants — 3-year program

Accomplishments

  • Author: Better Be Running!
  • US Patent #7,305,637
  • UAH Distinguished Alumni
  • YEO Atlanta President (2 yrs)
  • YPO Member
  • INC 500 · Deloitte Fast 500 · E&Y Finalist

Personal

  • Private Pilot
  • Avid reader of business & life books
  • Boating & travel enthusiast
  • Passionate about helping others reach their potential
Founder, President & CEO
MyCaseCare — Atlanta, GA
2022 — Present

Building a communication bridge between personal injury attorneys and their clients. The platform allows real-time collaboration on pain documentation, case files, appointments, and case progress.

President & CEO
MFG.com — Atlanta, GA
2017 — 2022

World-leading marketplace connecting custom part manufacturers with product development buyers. Joined to transform a struggling technology platform into a focused, profitable business.

  • Rebuilt entire technology stack from legacy server-based to cloud architecture
  • Rebuilt executive team and redeveloped overall business strategy
  • Maintained customer base and ARR during full platform rebuild
  • Successfully sold the business to Shapeways (NYSE: SHPW)
Founder, President & CEO
Quickparts.com, Inc. — Atlanta, GA
1999 — 2011

Founded a paradigm-shifting company that changed the way engineers buy custom parts. Used patented online instant-quoting technology to serve 15,000+ customers with 300,000+ custom parts. Sold to 3D Systems (NYSE: DDD) in 2011.

  • Grew from start-up to $30M revenue; sold at very favorable valuation
  • Achieved $1M+ revenue in the first year of operation
  • INC 500 first year of eligibility; Deloitte Fast 500 three consecutive years
  • Expanded operations to Australia and China
  • Raised funding from angels, strategic investors, and venture capital
  • Developed industry-leading Net Promoter Score customer loyalty program
Founder, President & CEO
Rapid Tech Engineering, Inc. — Huntsville, AL
1997 — 1999

Engineering services firm and one of the first value-added resellers of 3D printers. Predecessor to Quickparts.com. Developed territory and sales strategies for 3D printer technology across the engineering community.

Acting President
Fastec Engineering, Inc. — Huntsville, AL
1995 — 1997

Took over as Acting President of a near-bankrupt design and manufacturing company. Re-engineered operations, upgraded the team, invested in new equipment — achieving 100%+ revenue growth and positive cash flow within 9 months. Sold to Dynetics in 1997.

Director
AIDT — Alabama Center for Advanced Technology, Huntsville, AL
1993 — 1995

Director of the advanced manufacturing and technology center for Alabama. Consulted hundreds of companies on business operations, technology strategies, and business re-engineering.

Design Engineer
Boeing — Huntsville, AL
1990 — 1993

Design engineer on Space Station Freedom. Responsible for systems design, logistics analysis, and mechanical design. Gained foundational experience in large-scale complex program management.

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