A Career Shaped by Strategy, Creativity & Stewardship

My professional journey has been defined by the intersection of organizational leadership, financial and operational strategy, institutional relationships, and the stewardship of meaningful experiences and assets.

While my responsibilities have evolved across executive decision support, organizational strategy, and institutional advancement, my career has also included substantial involvement in the arts, cultural programming, and experiential engagement.

These experiences have shaped a leadership perspective that values both innovation and legacy.

Professional Leadership

Catalina Island Conservancy

Over nearly two decades, my work with Catalina Island Conservancy evolved across organizational strategy, financial planning, operational leadership, institutional advancement, and executive decision support.

My most recent responsibilities included Development financial planning, revenue forecasting, expense projections, financial risk assessment, organizational analysis, and strategic recommendations to executive leadership and the Board.

During leadership transitions, I assumed expanded responsibilities supporting organizational continuity, staffing and resource discussions, strategic planning, and departmental stabilization.

My earlier experience encompassed institutional advancement, program leadership, stakeholder engagement, operational transformation, and revenue-generating initiatives.

Arts & Cultural Stewardship

Fifteen Years of Plein Air
Art Leadership

From my beginnings in the world of visual and performing arts, the Catalina: The Wild Side initiative allowed me to connect my artistic endeavors with conservation of a magnificent natural place. For 15 years, I led this prominent plein air art show featuring new Catalina Island works by living artists, bringing together artistic programming, institutional engagement, and relationships with artists, collectors, and supporters.

My responsibilities also included managing the acquisitions and programming of a 70+ piece art collection, providing experience with the operational and stewardship considerations associated with cultural assets.

Over the course the show, nearly 1,500 new works in various mediums were presented by 40+ nationally renowned, living artists. The show’s last seven years grossed over $1 million and welcomed 250+ participants annually.

This work reflects a longstanding appreciation for the role art plays in institutional identity, community connection, and the preservation of meaningful cultural experiences.

Automotive Heritage & Preservation

My interest in historic automobiles began at an early age and reflects a similar appreciation for craftsmanship, history, and the stewardship of culturally significant objects.

I have pursued continuing education in automotive restoration through McPherson College's Automotive Restoration Summer Institute and remain engaged with the collector-car community through personal projects and historic vehicle interests.

These experiences have deepened my appreciation for the intersection of technical craftsmanship, historical interpretation, community engagement, and preservation.

Professional Leadership & Industry Contributions

My professional involvement has included international professional association communications, certification programs, education, training initiatives, organizational onboarding, and speaking engagements at industry conferences.

These experiences have strengthened my ability to communicate across diverse stakeholders, develop effective systems, and contribute to broader professional communities.

  • Served as a dedicated volunteer leader with the International Live Events Association (ILEA), advocating for professionalism and ethical practices while demonstrating strategic vision. Los Angeles Chapter leader from 2004 to 2012, with expanded International leadership roles from 2012 to 2021. Served on the International Board of Governors from 2018 to 2021. Member in good standing for 17 years.

  • Awarded by ILEA the international Mettle Attitude Leadership Award for accelerating the development and launch of critical certification exam updates, shaping the strategic direction for the future.

  • Two-time recipient of the ILEA Los Angeles Chapter President’s for extraordinary leadership.

Connecting the Past with What’s Possible

Whether strengthening an organization, stewarding a collection, or researching the story and provenance of a historic automobile, I am drawn to work that honors what has been built while creating opportunities for the future.

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