President & Partner, Vertical Media - 1999 to Present

Vertical Media (originally Jackson Hole Net, Inc.) was founded in 1995 as an Internet design, hosting and advertising company. I worked as a contract web site developer from 1995 until joining as President in 1999. Since joining with partners Bob Strobel and Dan Staebler, Vertical Media has grown from one Jackson Hole travel web site and $100,000.00 annual revenues to 22 regional travel web sites and $1.2M in revenues. Currently serving as President and CEO.

Managing Partner, Teton Valley Cabins / Vertical Investments, LLC. - 2005 to Present

As an extension of Vertical Media, we founded Vertical Investments LLC to purchase and develop lodging properties in the great places served by our travel-planning web sites. Teton Valley Cabins is our first purchase. In one year, the property has grown from a 29% historical occupancy rate to 65% occupancy in 2006. Currently serving as Managing Partner.

Owner, JacksonHoleJobs.com - 1998 to 2001

Established JacksonHoleJobs.com to meet the employment needs of the Jackson Hole business community and provide a self-study forum for developing new skills in database management. Independent implementation of an HTML based job databank that utilizes Microsoft Access Database and SQL Server in conjunction with Visual Basic Script, JavaScript and Microsoft Active Server Pages. Operations Manager including Product Development, Sales, Advertising, Accounting/Financing, and Support.

Website Management & Sales, T.H.E. Travel Consultants - 1995 to 1998

• Website Sales Manager - transformed traditional sales techniques into an Internet solution that improves customer communication and contributes an additional 25 percent to sales annually.
• Network Administrator - Resolving hardware and software problems in a Windows 95 Local Area Network. Improved network and Intranet communications.
• Sales Consultant developing strong communication skills for evaluating customer needs.

Website Development & Administration, Advanced Computers - 1995 to 1997

• Website Development Training - obtained skills for developing Internet based solutions for small businesses.
• 1995 - Developer of Jackson Hole's first fully functional interactive, web-based business solution, Domino's Pizza Online Ordering.

Customer Service Agent, Delta Airlines - 1992 to 1995

• Evaluated and resolved customer problems within a strict deadline environment.
• Resolved weight and balance conflicts within the concise parameters of commercial aviation schedules.