November 2011 – Present (8 months) Greater Denver Area
• Direct and advise executive teams on strategic partnership efforts, along with market strategy, corporate financing and investment activities, including venture equity and debt offerings.
Director, Business Development Sundrop Fuels Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Research industry
September 2008 – November 2011 (3 years 3 months)
• Directed corporate efforts relating to strategic partnerships, joint ventures and corporate strategy implementation. Reported directly to the CEO. • Managed efforts with top-tier investment banks for approximately $450 Million in debt financing for technology commercialization. • Played key role in securing Series C equity financing of $175 Million via new joint venture formation and strategic investment. Investors included Oak Investment Partners and Chesapeake NG Ventures. • Negotiated terms and finalized definitive agreements on business incentive packages with various entities worth approximately $50 Million to $120 Million each.
Manager, Business Development Sundrop Fuels Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Research industry
September 2007 – September 2008 (1 year 1 month)
• Played key role in securing Series A Financing of over $20MM from investors Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers and Oak Investment Partners. • Managed and developed technical and financial strategic partner relationships resulting in expedited technology development and increased financing opportunities improving corporate valuation.