Personal Biography

I'm from the Chicago and graduated from Marquette University with a degree in Civil Engineering.  My early leadership experience was in the Marine Corps as an infantry officer where I served 21 years around the world, leading Marines in Iraq and Afghanistan as well as through countless training programs.  

Retiring from active service in 2013, I started over as an individual contributor in companies that provide environmental services and moved into leading teams in project management, engineering and sales. 

I founded Center Desk in 2021, inspired by two first-time managers on our project management and engineering teams. Their desire to talk about leadership development is the reason I started Center Desk.

Since my platoon commander days in 1993, I enjoyed being the one encouraging others and helping them become successful.  

Success Looks Like This

People look forward to connecting because we're talking through their concerns, and each session ends with multiple ideas on how to solve problems and develop as a leader.

Past and Current Clients

Hundreds of 1:1 individual coaching from front line managers to executives

• Engineering and project management leadership

• Chief Technology Officer

• Commercial developer leadership training

• Sales team training

• National professional development conferences

• Young Professionals

• Environmental organization

• Pharmaceuticals project management

• Real estate professional development training

• Supply chain leadership

• Staffing leaders

• Strategic planners