Strategic Consulting, Elevated

Personal Biography

I'm from the Chicago and graduated from Marquette University with a degree in Civil Engineering.  My early leadership experience was in the Marine Corps as an infantry officer where I served 21 years around the world, leading Marines in Iraq and Afghanistan as well as through countless training programs.  

Retiring from active service in 2013, I started over as an individual contributor in companies that provide environmental services and moved into leading teams in project management, engineering and sales. 

I founded Center Desk in 2021, inspired by 2 of the first-time managers on our project management and engineering teams. Their desire to talk about leadership development is the reason I started coaching on my own.

Since my platoon commander days in 1993, I enjoyed being the one encouraging others and helping them become successful.  

For me, coaching success looks like this:  

People look forward to connecting because we're talking through their concerns, and each session ends with multiple ideas on how to solve problems and develop as a leader.