Managing Director · Entrepreneur · Storyteller

Life is nothing without some fun.

Don't take things too seriously. Nearly 30 years across marketing, construction, manufacturing and real estate — spent building companies, building people, and staying curious along the way.

The Short Version

I don't have employees. I have partnerships.

As a Leader and Managing Director with nearly 30 years of diverse experience spanning Marketing, Design, IT Digital Adoption, Software Development, Manufacturing, Retail, Construction, and Real Estate Investment, I've cultivated strategic partnerships that drive sustained success.

These days I'm channeling that experience into passion projects that ignite my love for communications and development — leading with a growth mindset, clear vision, and a lot of trust in the people around me.

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The Greatest glory in living lies not in never failing, but in rising every time we fall. — Michael Jordan
25+ Years of Building

A few things I've built along the way

01

Started at 20, scaled for 25 years

Built United Supreme Group into one of Alberta's largest coating and painting contractors — trusted by owners, engineers, architects and contractors across the province.

02

UDS — a homegrown ERP

Partnered with a developer to build "United Decorating System," the ERP that scaled the business 100x across finance, estimating and project management.

03

Cerco Marketing

Founded a full-service creative agency — branding, content, video and web — built to think big, be creative, and take action for its clients.

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I love to share my life and professional experience. If you've got a story, a project, or just want to connect, I'd love to hear from you.

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