At Orion Global Talent, we’re talent scouts working with great clients who share our ideals. They are consistently listed in various best places to work, recognized for their mentoring and team building culture and genuine interest in helping make the world a better place. I am passionate about working with exceptional people advance their careers at exceptional firms where they can grow personally and professionally and be recognized for their contributions – helping create the lift under their wings to take them to new career heights! I have an extensive global network amassed over several decades through career, business, personal and non-profit activities which to assist me in facilitating the talent search process for well-known global clients filling new and challenging positions in existing and/or emerging markets in several key industries including aerospace, defense, biotech and financial services. Like our clients, I enjoy contributing my time and talents to non-profit organizations. I recently founded The Platelets for Life Foundation to promote platelet education, donorship and platelet research. Platelets play a key role in the healing process of those undergoing chemotherapy and those recovering from surgery with compromised healing systems among other needs. Platelets played a key role in extending my youngest brother’s life with us for an additional 6 months to enjoy his company. Expert in successfully formulating and executing business development programs including organic growth and growth through acquisition, developing and executing specialized nationally recognized symposiums in clients’ markets and assisting clients secure federal contracts using advanced/hybrid contracting vehicles. Acquisition success with major private equity groups and strategic acquirers in multiple global industries to include a $1.5B IPO on the New York Stock Exchange. Past columnist in the business development area for INC Magazine.