Trusted Guidance When It MatterS most
Straight talk & clear thinking – real-world wisdom you won't find in a textbook.
Throughout my career, I have found that the most sustainable growth happens when leaders don't have to walk the path alone. As a collaborative, results-driven C-level executive, I’ve spent decades helping organizations start, scale, and achieve lasting profitability. From telecom and insurance to digital media and bank card management, I have sat in the seats you sit in—serving as a business advisor, interim CEO, and COO.
Because I know firsthand how demanding the leadership journey can be, I am intentionally paying that experience forward. Whether I am supporting a global enterprise or mentoring an emerging entrepreneur, my approach is grounded in trust, shared purpose, and the "real-world" empathy that only comes from years in the trenches.
I don't just offer advice; I offer a partnership rooted in deep industry breadth and a genuine passion for your success. Together, we can work through your toughest challenges, make clearer decisions, and move forward with the confidence that comes from having a partner who truly understands where you are going.
Background Summary
In the early 1970s, I launched my first business, Texa-Tel Communications, Inc. I gradually expanded this small but consistently profitable startup from a modest $1,000 investment to $2.5 million in sales.
In 1989, I sold Texa-Tel to join International Claims Administration Corporation as Vice President of the Bank Card Division at the request of Visa USA. I later joined Visa directly at its headquarters in Foster City, California. During my time with Visa, I studied bankcard management with the American Banker Association at the University of Oklahoma, the “Principles of SEC Reporting” with Grant Thornton, and “International Business Transactions” at Berkeley Law.
Not a Guru. Not a Formula. Just Real Help. If you're seeking guidance from a mentor who's been there and done that, someone who shows up, listens deeply, asks the right questions, and helps you take meaningful action, you may have just found the support you’ve been looking for.
Let's connect if you're interested in building a mutually rewarding relationship founded on honesty, integrity, and trust.
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The Principles That Guide My Work
AUTHENTIC
I show up as a real human, not a polished persona. I offer honest, practical solutions rooted in lived experience, meeting real-world challenges with transparency, integrity, and respect.
BOLD
I lead with courage. Recovery requires creativity, decisive action, and the willingness to have hard conversations—and I model that boldness in how I think, act, and support others.
COMPASSIONATE
I’ve been where you are, and I never forget it. My compassion is grounded in empathy, patience, and deep understanding, allowing people to feel seen, supported, and never judged.