About
About me
I am driven by helping others succeed, approaching coaching and consulting with a holistic, observant mindset that looks beyond surface-level issues to understand how people, systems, and decisions interact, grounded in ongoing study of management, philosophy, strategy, and communication, and delivered through a direct, straightforward style focused on clarity, honest feedback, and decisive action.
I help businesses identify constraints, align strategy, and execute practical solutions that drive growth.
My professional foundation began with my first round of college, where I earned a Certificate of Applied Science in Industrial Machine Technology. After graduating, I joined a startup manufacturing company, Smartlam (now Smartlam North America), where I spent nearly 5 years firsthand experiencing the challenges of company growth and what it truly takes to build a business from the ground up. Working my way into management, I gained early exposure to leadership, operations, and the realities of scaling an organization. It was there that I caught what I now call “the business bug” and knew I would eventually build something of my own.
In 2019, my wife and I made a curveball and decided to step away from conventional paths. We purchased a truck and fifth-wheel camper, left our jobs, and traveled the country while she took travel nursing contracts. During that time, I immersed myself in as many large and small-scale manufacturing operations as possible. Each experience added a perspective on different leadership styles, organizational structures, and growth challenges, shaping how I think about building and scaling companies today.
In 2021, a surgery brought my career as a machinist and fabricator to an end. Losing the ability to work physically in the trade also meant losing a sense of purpose, and the following years were marked by transition and reflection. By the end of 2022, I chose to return to my original ambition and pursue a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with an emphasis in entrepreneurship. That decision unified years of observation, experience, and self-driven research into a formal framework for understanding business.
Today, I bring both experience and education to the table. I am deeply passionate about business and spend much of my time studying marketing, business development, psychology, and organizational dynamics. My focus is simple: to identify the right solutions for each company by combining real-world insight, analytical thinking, and disciplined execution.
My Skills
Experience
2023-May 2026
Bemidji State University
Batchelor of Science
Business administration with an emphasis in Entrepreneurship
2024
Angleas Pizza
Business Transition & Asset Liquidation Consultant
• Led full business transition and sale following owner’s passing, ensuring continuity and legal compliance • Reconstructed financial records and operational documentation from incomplete legacy systems • Built asset inventory and valuation model to establish market sale price • Liquidated equipment and inventory, recovering operating capital • Marketed business for sale and screened qualified buyers • Negotiated purchase terms and drafted sales agreement • Coordinated legal transfer of ownership and lease resolution • Filed final tax documentation and executed corporate dissolution • Delivered completed sale within X months while maximizing asset recovery
2024
Star-Lift
Business development
2023-2025
Eric Bike and Borad
Retail Service Manager
• Lead Team-building efforts and oversee inventory management, streamlining operations, fostering collaboration. • Monitor service revenues while delivering exceptional customer service and technical expertise, ensuring high satisfaction and maximizing operational efficiency. • Inspect customer bikes, assess repair needs, research and order parts, and perform bike repairs.
2019-2020
Superior Industries Inc
Pacific Tool & Gauge
Scafco Grain Systems
CNC Operator, Assembler, Maintenance
• Operated and managed a wide range of CNC and industrial equipment, including multi-turret lathes, CNC mills, cold saws, press brakes, form rollers, lifts, and laser tables, while performing full part setups, programming and blueprint interpretation, tooling and component fabrication, and contributing to maintenance, troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and the design and installation of safety guarding to support continuous, high-demand production.
2014-2019
SmartLam North America
CNC/Production Lead
• In the initial role as a CNC operator, they embarked on their professional journey fresh out of college. Demonstrating exceptional skills and dedication, they earned rapid promotions, first to CNC Lead after the first year, and subsequently to Production Lead by the third year. Throughout their tenure, they adeptly managed a team of approximately 10 individuals and actively contributed to various aspects of production management. Their responsibilities included overseeing project production, collaborating with Quality Control and Quality Assurance teams to ensure testing and material quality compliance within specified tolerances, and handling the procurement of parts and supplies. Additionally, they played a crucial role in troubleshooting machinery issues, designing tools to enhance production efficiency, and actively participating in the safety committee. Notably, their collaboration with management and teams resulted in the creation of enduring Standard Operating Procedures that continue to guide operations to this day.