Chief Technology Officer
Shredding Hunger | 2023 – Present
- Oversaw all technical infrastructure, marketing, product development, and contract procurement.
- Led website redesigns, email migrations, GS1 integration, and software onboarding for remote teams.
- Directed social media and web campaigns to increase brand awareness and donor engagement.
- Collaborated with food manufacturers and nonprofits to launch new shelf stable product lines.
Chief Operating Officer
Harmony Cheese | 2024 – December 2024
- Turned the business profitable in under 6 months through cost cutting and process optimization.
- Increased plant output from 4,000 to 10,000 lbs/week by restructuring workflows and setting clear KPIs.
- Identified and resolved team integrity issues, rebuilt a packaging department from scratch.
- Oversaw strategic facility expansion planning and vendor negotiation.
- Exited in December 2024 to focus fully on Shredding Hunger, which required 100% of my attention due to rapid growth and expanding operational demands.
Director of Business Development
Gilman Cheese | 2021 – 2023
- Tripled inbound lead volume and improved net sales by 30% via strategic marketing and digital overhaul.
- Led acquisition and integration of a second cheese facility—expanding capacity and margin.
- Increased EBITA 70%, maintained 22% margin, and elevated customer OTIF rates from 74% to 98%.
- Managed Sales, IT, Customer Service, Marketing, and Strategic Partnerships teams.
Director of Engineering & Technology
Gilman Cheese | 2020 – 2021
- Created a new WMS and MRP system that reduced inventory loss by $990K annually.
- Digitized key reports and automated scheduling tools, boosting efficiency by 23%.
- Consolidated 12 databases into one unified SQL system for real time visibility and reporting.
Petty Officer Third Class (IC3)
U.S. Navy | 2001 – 2005
- Led 40+ direct reports across four shops during critical missions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln.
- Installed and maintained data multiplex systems during Operation Enduring Freedom & tsunami relief.
- Trained junior personnel and maintained critical systems under combat and disaster conditions.