Growing up, I spent most of my time outdoors or in a theatre. After earning a bachelor's and a master's degree in Fine Art, I shifted my focus to business and startups. My entrepreneurial career began with a small group of partners in Western NC, where we set out to revolutionize ocular health. That project is now Eyenovia and was listed on the NYSE in 2019. Since then, I have had the pleasure of finding success in several other ventures, including Sociable Group, a television-supported eCommerce platform used by roughly a dozen programs, including The Today Show, GMA, and Fox & Friends. Over the last ten years, I have helped dozens of businesses to launch, grow, and/or exit.

I am a father of four, a devoted husband, and a passionate friend and entrepreneur. 

I’m a proud Raleigh native that loves problem-solving. Soon after graduating in Business Management - Finance & Entrepreneurship from North Carolina State University in 2008, I founded Flat World Trading Co. specializing in consumer product sourcing. In 2010, I founded the Kinder Soles footwear brand until it was acquired by Feelgoodz Holding, Inc., where I became CFO. From 2013 to 2018, I served as Feelgoodz Holding’s CEO leading the company to 500% growth. In 2019, I co-founded Sherpa Collaborative, bringing my talents and “non-traditional” strategies to earn other companies an impressive market share.

I am a dedicated father, husband, and passionate Arsenal Football Club supporter.

After graduating in Physiology from West Virginia University, I moved out of the country to serve as the COO of Celtic Ireland, a restaurant group located in Belgium and Luxembourg. In 2005, I became the owner of Tír na nÓg, an Irish Pub I enjoyed for the next ten years. 2008 was a busy year for me, as I became the co-founder of nOg Run Club, a 501 3c nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting Triangle NFPs. That same year, I also co-founded Green Planet Catering and Fitvil, a training group management platform used by running stores and clubs around the US. In 2016 I became the Director of Business Development for City Market & Historic Market Hall. On weekends, you can find me exploring new things, seeking new experiences, traveling, or skydiving.