Business Philosophy

Evidence over ego. Clear reasoning over comfortable stories. I look for disconfirming data, share what I learn, and build processes that others can follow long after I leave.

I am optimistic about new technology and practical about how to apply it. AI and automation are levers to create measurable value for individuals, teams, and communities.

Experience

Product, operations, and compliance leadership

Over more than a decade at At Your Pace Online and Certus, I built teams, shipped software, and scaled regulated education products.

At Certus, I served as Compliance Manager overseeing thousands of courses and many thousands of agency relationships.

At AYPO, I served as Program Director, Chief Operations Officer, Software Product Designer, and Program Manager. I grew the writing organization from 2 to 15, expanded content into more than 600 markets with over 1,000 courses, and helped the company reach about $8 million ARR with eight consecutive years of double-digit growth.

Founding and consulting

I have helped launch two companies and consult with founders on the path from idea to execution, including Rogue Party Bus and Two Goats Sewing Repair.

Community leadership in the SCA

I have spent a decade as an officer in the Society for Creative Anachronism, including service as Kingdom Cut and Thrust Marshal for An Tir and Seneschal for the Summits.

Military service

Oregon Army National Guard, 2002 to 2008. Deployed to Afghanistan as an infantry soldier. The experience grounded my approach to leadership, logistics, and accountability.

Achievements

  • Grew AYPO to about $8 million ARR, expanded into 600 plus markets, and produced 1,000 plus online courses.
  • Designed a custom LMS that met complex legal requirements across hundreds of markets.
  • Built a content platform that automated publishing and cut production time by about 5x.
  • Led the Texas real estate pre-license program to top-five statewide performance.
  • Launched the An Tir authorization web app, supporting 4,800 users with 14,000 authorization records.

Credentials and tools

MBA, PMP, IBM Gen AI Product Manager Specialization, and Harvard Extension coursework in C, Python, JavaScript, and React. My default mode is measurable outcomes, humane processes, and clear communication.

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