Areas of Expertise
Innovation, Start-up Financing, and helping others build big things
Academic Degrees
- JD, Indiana University School of Law, 1997
- BA, Indiana University, 1991
Professional Experience
- Managing Partner, Slane Capital Partners, LLC (2008-Present)
- Co-Founder / Co-Owner, Kingmaker Foods, LLC (2007-Present)
- Co-Founder & CEO, Charley Biggs Food Company (2004-2015, Acquired)
- Co-Founder & CFO, Apparel Media Group (2008-2013, Acquired)
- Founder & CEO, HomeYeah.com (1999-2003, Acquired)
- Director of Legislative Affairs, American Automobile Manufacturers Association, 1997-1999
- Director of Environmental Policy, Indiana Chamber of Commerce, 1994-1996
- Legislative Director, Indiana Department of Environmental Management, 1993-1995
- Fellowship, Governor Evan Bayh's Office, 1991-1992
Awards, Honors & Certificates
- 40 under 40 Award / Indianapolis Business Journal
- Trustee Teaching Award / 2009-10
- Teacher’s Excellence Award / 2011-12
- Trustee Teaching Award / 2001-12
- Innovative Teaching Award / 2012
- Teacher’s Excellence Award / 2012-13
- MIRA Technology in Education Excellence & Innovation Award Finalist
- PATENT AND METHOD for System for providing customized or personalized memorabilia in association with vendor bidding, allowing for such costs to be offset by any sponsorship underwriting the memorabilia
- PATENT AND METHOD for control of bailment inventory
- Member, Indiana Bar
Edited on June 11, 2020