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Act Consultants, Inc. Bellevue, Washington and Santa Rosa, CA
Middle-Market Financial Services Consulting Company,
Principal (1997-Present)

• Opened California office in 2001 to develop new client business, prepare, market, and close merger and acquisition transactions for technology companies.
• Negotiate complex transactions with buyers and their professional advisors on behalf of clients including price, terms, representations and warranties, indemnification, non-compete agreements, and employment agreements.

Geneva Companies, Irvine, CA (Subsidiary of Saloman Smith Barney)
Nation's Largest Middle Market Financial Advisory Firm
Vice President, Mergers and Acquisitions (1989-1997)

• Marketed and closed sale of middle market and companies valued in excess of $100 million with specialization in software and technology industries.
• Led and trained team of four professionals and managed network of 20 affiliates throughout the U.S. that assisted in closing selected transactions. Required regular contact, leadership and support to ensure affiliates were focusing on closing assigned transactions.
• Closed transactions with fees in excess of $2 million becoming top performing associate in the country for fiscal year 1996.
• Developed a detailed prospectus for each client company analyzing company strengths, weaknesses and highlighting important features to develop buy interest. Buyers rated these books among the best in the industry.

Military Professional Experience
• 2001-Present: Western Information Operations Center, Lieutenant Colonel
• 1998-2001: Intelligence Officer, 70th Regional Support Command (RSC), Major
• 1994-1998: Support Operations Officer, 320th Corp Support Battalion, Major
• 1988-1994: 139th Ordinance Battalion (nuclear/conventional) 1LT - CPT

United States Army (Active)
• 1984-1988: Artillery Officer, US Army Germany