For the past 25+ years, I’ve been obsessed with building companies—and more importantly, building people.

My journey started in 1997 while I was a senior at Ohio State. I launched my first company, Choice Recovery, from my college apartment. Over two decades, I grew it into a nationally recognized collection agency with 10,000+ clients and 100 employees. But what set us apart wasn’t what we collected—it was what we gave back.

In 2013, I created [re]start, a social impact initiative designed to help people in collections find jobs, reclaim financial stability, and get out of debt for good. We didn't just collect—we connected. That purpose made us the only agency in the country doing this kind of work, earning national recognition for innovation and ethics, and ranking as the #1 Best Place to Work in Ohio—twice.

After selling both companies, I turned my full focus to the work that changed my life: Built to Lead.

I spent 15 years as a client of Chet Scott, the founder of Built to Lead and author of Becoming Built to Lead. I’ve been through over 500 one-on-one practices and facilitated 400+ team sessions. That experience transformed how I live and lead—and now, I help others do the same.

Today, I’m a Built to Lead Builder, coaching a select few high-performing leaders who are ready to do the reps and build the strongest version of themselves. I also launched the official Built to Lead App and Online Community, where individuals and teams can explore the framework, access powerful tools, and engage in daily disciplines to master the art of living and leading well.

If you’re here to grow, stretch, and become the leader your life and business demand—this is the place to start.