What did you do the summer you were 12? I opened a pizzeria from my mom’s kitchen at her summer home.

My pizza business was way more successful than my mom liked. Seven weeks in my mom took me to town & encouraged me to buy some Lego. In fact, $50 worth which was a trunk load back then. On arrival back at the cottage; she gave me a statement showing I owed her $78 for supplies. I had only $55 left. My mom took the $55 and said “Unfortunately I will need to put you into Receivership”. A valuable lesson that still impacts me. If you visit my office you will find a picture of a mailroom with the caption: “Happiness is positive cash flow”.

As an entrepreneur, with my spouse Shelley we launched 6 startups, bought 5 businesses and sold 4 with the last 2 bought by Jim Pattison on September 30, 2010. Since then I have been a CEO/President for hire. Over my career, I have completed 11 acquisitions in 5 countries on 3 continents and created two international joint ventures.

My method is to focus the organization on its competitive advantages and customers who fit while eliminating what doesn’t. Taking precious resources freed up from exiting non core businesses and customers and investing in product innovation, data systems, and automation to drive sales, margins and growth.

Having an infectiously positive attitude; I often get to publicly speak about M&A, business strategy, new product development and recruiting using technology. I love sharing my wins & failures in hopes others can benefit from my experience.

Thanks for viewing my website. I wish you success!