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Fractional
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Consulting
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Interim
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Morrow, Ohio, United States
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https://greystonestartups.com/
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United States of America
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Canada
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United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Northern Europe
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English
EnglishLevel: Native
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English
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Expertise
Fundraising & Investor Relations Commercialization Payer Relations Contract Negotiation Government Affairs Policy Development & Governance HIPAA & Data Privacy Executive & Board Communication Quality Assurance Software Development Global Product Development M&A Due Diligence and Integration Budgeting & Forecasting Strategy Risk Management Licensure & Accreditation Compliance -
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7,500 employees
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Budget overseen
$ 100,000,000
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Roles available for:
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Fractional
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Consulting
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Contract
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Interim
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Morrow, Ohio, United States
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https://greystonestartups.com/
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Country experience:
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United States of America
Northern America -
Canada
Northern America -
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Northern Europe
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Languages:
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English
EnglishLevel: Native
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English
Achievements
Why hire me in a fractional role
Experience
Fractional role
- This is a Fractional role Chief Operating Officer
- This is a Fractional role Chief Executive Officer
- Vice President, Products
- Chief Information Officer
- Treasurer
- This is a Fractional role Chief Technology Officer
- Advising Executive Director
Strengths in this role: Leadership & Coaching,Fundraising & Investor Relations,Commercialization,Market Penetration,Payer Relations,Government Affairs,Revenue Cycle,Contract Negotiation,Compliance,Risk Management,Policy Development & Governance,Licensure & Accreditation,HIPAA & Data Privacy,Customer Satisfaction,Quality Assurance,Operational Excellence,Financial & Business Acumen,Strategic Critical Thinking,Executive & Board Communication,Cross-Functional Collaboration,Adaptability & Learning Agility,IPO Readiness
Industry Group: Health
Industry: Medical Devices
Years of experience: 15 years
Industry Group: High Tech
Industry: Computer Software
Years of experience: 32 years
Company name: Assurex Health
Company size: 300 employees
Role in this company: Co-Founder, EVP and Chief Operating Officer Pivotal role in transforming the company from a groundbreaking idea into a market-leading personalized medicine company. Commercialized pharmacogenomic technology licensed from the Mayo Clinic and Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, helping clinicians optimize medication selection using genetic insights. Scaled rapidly and achieved significant clinical and commercial milestones, culminating in acquisition by Myriad Genetics for up to $410 million.
Strengths in this role: Leadership & Coaching,Fundraising & Investor Relations,Commercialization,Market Penetration,Payer Relations,Government Affairs,Revenue Cycle,Contract Negotiation,Compliance,Risk Management,Policy Development & Governance,Licensure & Accreditation,HIPAA & Data Privacy,Customer Satisfaction,Quality Assurance,Operational Excellence,Financial & Business Acumen,Strategic Critical Thinking,Executive & Board Communication,Cross-Functional Collaboration,Adaptability & Learning Agility,Audit Readiness
Industry Group: High Tech
Industry: Computer Software
Years of experience: 32 years
Industry: Mental Health Care
Years of experience: 15 years
Company name: Clarigent Health
Company size: 15 employees
Role in this company: Led the strategic vision, growth, and operational execution of a pioneering health technology company specializing in AI- and machine learning-driven solutions for behavioral health. Oversaw the development and commercialization of a proprietary system that analyzes language and speech patterns to detect early indicators of mental distress, suicidal ideation, and other behavioral health concerns.
Company name: Inagene Diagnostics
Company size: 20 employees
Role in this company: Led the organization in delivering innovative pharmacogenetic testing solutions designed to personalize medication selection and optimize treatment outcomes. Directed company strategy, operations, and growth initiatives, overseeing the development and market expansion (from Canada into US and UK) of the genetic testing platform, which provides individuals and healthcare providers with actionable insights into how patients metabolize and respond to medications.
Strengths in this role: Leadership & Coaching,Global Cross-Functional Collaboration,Commercialization,Market Penetration,Budgeting & Forecasting,Contract Negotiation,Compliance,Risk Management,Policy Development & Governance,Data Privacy,Customer Satisfaction,Quality Assurance,Operational Excellence,Financial & Business Acumen,Strategic Critical Thinking,Executive & Board Communication,Adaptability & Learning Agility,M&A Due Diligence and Integration,Data-Driven Decision Making,Change Management
Industry Group: High Tech
Industry: Computer Software
Years of experience: 32 years
Company name: Attachmate
Company size: 15,000 employees
Role in this company: Vice President of Global Product Development Led worldwide product development efforts across a diverse portfolio of enterprise solutions, including host connectivity, systems management, & security products. Managed cross-functional & geographically distributed teams, driving innovation, agile transformation, & consistent product delivery to meet evolving customer & market dem&s. Played a key role in integrating global R&D operations, optimizing resource utilization, & enhancing collaboration.
Company name: Domin-8 Enterprise Solutions
Company size: 100 employees
Role in this company: Chief Information Officer & Vice President of Products Led the strategic development & execution of the technology & product roadmap, delivering innovative software solutions for the property management industry. Oversaw product management, software engineering, IT infrastructure, & quality assurance.Instrumental in driving digital transformation, modernizing legacy systems, & launching cloud-based solutions that supported scalable growth. Played a key role in M&A due diligence & integration.
Company name: ProfitLogic (formerly Spotlight Solutions)
Company size: 150 employees
Role in this company: Chief Technology Officer & Vice President, Products Led the design, development, & delivery of AI based retail pricing optimization solutions that transformed how retailers made inventory & pricing decisions. Directed cross-functional teams (engineering, product management, & data science) to build enterprise-scale software leveraging predictive analytics & AI/ML. Played a key role in defining the product vision, scaling the technology infrastructure, & ensuring alignment with customer needs.
Strengths in this role: Leadership & Coaching,Commercialization,Market Penetration,Revenue Cycle,Contract Negotiation,Compliance,Product Management,Product Development,Risk Management,Policy Development & Governance,Data Privacy,Customer Satisfaction,Quality Assurance,Operational Excellence,Financial & Business Acumen,Strategic Critical Thinking,Executive & Board Communication,Cross-Functional Collaboration,Adaptability & Learning Agility,Audit Readiness & Response,M&A Due Diligence and Integration
Industry Group: High Tech
Industry: Computer Software
Years of experience: 32 years
Company name: Domin-8 Enterprise Solutions
Company size: 100 employees
Role in this company: Chief Information Officer & Vice President of Products Led the strategic development & execution of the technology & product roadmap, delivering innovative software solutions for the property management industry. Oversaw product management, software engineering, IT infrastructure, & quality assurance.Instrumental in driving digital transformation, modernizing legacy systems, & launching cloud-based solutions that supported scalable growth. Played a key role in M&A due diligence & integration.
Strengths in this role: Financial & Business Acumen,Fundraising,Leadership & Coaching,Audit Readiness & Response,Nonprofit Executive Management,Government Affairs,Contract Negotiation,Compliance,Risk Management,Policy Development & Governance,Licensure & Accreditation,Operational Excellence,Strategic Critical Thinking,Executive & Board Communication,Cross-Functional Collaboration,Adaptability & Learning Agility,Data-Driven Decision Making,Change Management,Board Management
Industry: Non-profit Organization Management
Years of experience: 5 years
Company name: American Association of Suicidology
Company size: 13 employees
Role in this company: Provided strategic financial leadership to support AAS's mission of advancing suicide prevention through research, education, & advocacy. Oversaw budgeting, financial planning, & reporting, ensuring transparency, compliance, & fiscal sustainability. In collaboration with the rest of the Board of Directors & executive leadership, played a key role in strengthening financial governance, resource allocation, & long-term organizational growth to maximize impact in the behavioral health space.
Strengths in this role: Due Diligence,Data-Driven Decision Making,Financial & Business Acumen,Contract Negotiation,Compliance,Commercialization,Market Penetration,Product Management,Risk Management,Policy Development & Governance,Data Privacy,Executive & Board Communication,Adaptability & Learning Agility,Audit Readiness & Response,M&A Due Diligence and Integration,Fundraising & Investor Relations,Strategic Critical Thinking,Cross-Functional Collaboration
Industry: Venture Capital & Private Equity
Years of experience: 3 years
Company name: Refinery Ventures
Company size: 5 employees
Role in this company: Provided strategic leadership & technical expertise to support early-stage investment decisions, including performing comprehensive technical due diligence on startup companies. Also led the FIRE (Founders in REturn) program, a groundbreaking initiative to attract entrepreneurial talent back to Ohio by offering grants & equity incentives. Through FIRE, helped catalyze the transformation of locally developed technologies into high-growth companies, strengthening the regional startup ecosystem.
Strengths in this role: Due Diligence,Data-Driven Decision Making,Financial & Business Acumen,Contract Negotiation,Compliance,Commercialization,Market Penetration,Product Management,Risk Management,Policy Development & Governance,Data Privacy,Executive & Board Communication,Adaptability & Learning Agility,Audit Readiness & Response,M&A Due Diligence and Integration,Fundraising & Investor Relations,Strategic Critical Thinking,Cross-Functional Collaboration,Revenue Cycle,Product Development
Industry: Venture Capital & Private Equity
Years of experience: 3 years
Company name: Refinery Ventures
Company size: 5 employees
Role in this company: Provided strategic leadership & technical expertise to guide early-stage investment decisions, including conducting comprehensive technical due diligence to evaluate startup viability. Developed & led the FIRE (Founders in REturn) program, an innovative initiative aimed at attracting entrepreneurial talent back to Ohio by offering targeted grants & equity incentives.
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Board membership
Company: Inagene Diagnostics Inc
Position: Chairman
From: 01/01/2019
To: 03/31/2024
Company: The American Association of Suicidology
Position: Board Member, Treasurer
From: 08/01/2021
To: 03/31/2024
Company: The Hamilton Mill Startups Accelerator
Position: Chairman
From: 03/01/2019
To: 07/31/2022
Company: Include Health (now LainaHealth)
Position: Director
From: 07/01/2015
To: 11/30/2019
Company: Suicide Prevention Initiative and Depression Research Foundation
Position: President and Chairman
From: 01/01/2017
To: Present
Company: Clarigent Health
Position: President, CEO, Director
From: 05/08/2018
To: Present
Company: European-American Chamber of Commerce
Position: Director
From: 11/01/2013
To: 06/30/2018
Company: Assurex Canada, Ltd
Position: Director, EVP, COO
From: 10/01/2013
To: 10/31/2016
Company: Loveland Youth Soccer
Position: Board Member, Coaches Coordinator, Field Manager, District Representative
From: 03/01/2017
To: 12/31/2023
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Degrees & accreditations
BS, Computer Science, Business Minor, Xavier University
Clinical Research Certificate (CITI)
Clinical Research Coordinator Certification (CRC) (CITI)
Decisionally Impaired Subjects Certificate (CITI)
Good Clinical Practice Certificate (CITI)
Human Subject Certificate (CITI)
Prisoners Research Certificate (CITI)
Students Research (CITI)
Certified Interscholastic Coach (Soccer)
Accredited Interscholastic Coach (Soccer)
F License (U.S. Soccer Federation)
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Membership & affiliations
ISACA (Information Systems Audit and Control Association)
Ohio Cooperative Education Association
Association for Computing Machinery
IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers)
Autism Society of America
Autism Speaks
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
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Success story
Despite being told it was impossible, at Assurex Health my VP of Payer Relations and I secured the first-ever CMS reimbursement for a mental health pharmacogenomic test. Through strategic advocacy, strong clinical validation, and persistent engagement, we proved the utility and value of GeneSight®. This landmark decision expanded access to personalized mental health care and set a lasting precedent for innovation in the precision medicine field.
