Born and raised in a small southeastern Indiana town; I was a tennis player and dreamer. I attended Indiana University and Ball State I’ve always been drawn to the intersection of structure and creativity—whether I’m leading teams, sketching ideas, cooking dinner, or rebuilding a garden bed. That curiosity led me through an unconventional academic path: an MBA, BGS, and AA, plus continuing studies with Harvard, Franklin Covey, and the Center for Creative Leadership. I believe learning doesn’t end when the degree is framed—it evolves as you do.

In 1997, I met Debbie Buell, and a new kind of adventure began. We were married in 1999 and soon welcomed our children—Alex in 2000, and Flynn in 2003—into a world we hoped to make a little more thoughtful, beautiful, and grounded. They’ve since grown into my favorite people and my most honest teachers.

Through all of it—my work as a software executive, my art, my time in the kitchen or behind a camera—there’s been one throughline: I like to build things that last, that matter, and that make life feel more alive.

My first role in tech was at Ontario Systems, where I worked as a Senior Systems Analyst. I later joined Ontario’s largest client, OSI, stepping into the role of Senior Director of Information Services. There, I designed financial models and algorithms that are still in use today by some of the world’s largest financial services institutions.

After earning my MBA, I took on the role of Chief Operating Officer for a major Colorado-based law firm and asset purchasing organization. I raised significant private and institutional capital to fund a business model that was ultimately acquired at a strong multiple.

From there, I served as President of U.S. Operations for Teleperformance, a French-based, publicly traded global leader in customer experience, where I led operations across multiple continents. I also held the role of COO for an early-stage fintech company, helping shape its foundational strategy.

In 2005, I joined Experian, the world’s largest credit reporting agency, where I led product and marketing for the financial services division. I went on to found and lead Experian Health, growing it from a startup concept to a business generating $350 million in annual revenue.

In 2016, I moved to Wolters Kluwer as General Manager of the Healthcare division, and in 2021, I became Chief Operating Officer at Decision Research Corporation (DRC) in Honolulu. I led DRC through its acquisition by Majesco, and currently serve as Senior Vice President of Operations, guiding integration and strategy.

Throughout my career, I’ve also:

• Raised and deployed over $1.4B in acquisitions

• Led exits totaling $500M+

• Generated over $1B in product revenue from original concepts—some of which are patented

• Served on several Boards and Advisory groups

• Most importantly, had the privilege of working alongside truly remarkable people across what feels like a fairytale of a career

It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.

It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.