For the last seven years, I was the CEO at Copious, where I led the transformation of a regional web design firm into a top national digital commerce and marketing agency.

I built and grew strong partnerships with our clients and core technology partners. Our clients entrusted us with their brand, customers, critical projects and business growth.

Our clients included — Adidas, Zumiez, Ingram-Micro, Rejuvenation a William Sonoma brand, Leatherman, and Birchbox — to name a few.

My approach to driving sales is methodical and result producing

From targeting the right customers and working leads, to crafting and closing deals, I utilized detailed CRM data to continually optimize our sales efforts.

I am a student of people. I can make sure they feel heard while attentively listening to what they do (and do not) communicate. I can expertly manage expectations from sales through execution.

I am a black belt in defeating the obstacle course of selling large deals into the enterprise - and closing with senior executives.

Business Model Change & Revenue Growth

Under my leadership, the company experienced significant revenue growth. We used a three-fold strategy: Narrowing our focus to digital commerce, building a strong track record of success in that niche nationally, and shifting from project-based revenue to consistent, ongoing customer relationships.

As the Copious team rapidly scaled, it was critical that we maintained an intentional culture that knit the team together and delivered on our promises to clients.

Culture is not just about team meals and offsites — though I loved being the team's chef and bartender on Friday afternoons. It is about how we collectively viewed our work, approached tough challenges, and collaborated with our clients.

Passion, integrity, growth and great work were at the heart of the Copious culture. It was crucial that the company leadership model the values, attitude and behavior consistently, and that started with me. When I did not model it well, I acted quickly and communicated openly about what I was doing to address the issue.

I am actively involved with other technology leaders regionally, on issues ranging from talent acquisition, diversity in tech and marketing Portland as a tech hub.

Working one-on-one, I love mentoring and advising passionate startup leaders as they navigate growing a successful product and company. I have held official advisor roles, along with mentoring young entrepreneurs where I see drive and passion.

• Startup advisor & leadership mentor
• Startup Weekend mentor
• Member of Technology Association of Oregon (TAO)
• Member of Oregon Entrepreneur's Network