Trusted to Lead High-Impact Development
With more than 15 years of experience across entertainment, retail, and emerging brands, I specialize in site acquisition, development, financial structuring, and municipal negotiations. My work has supported the expansion of national brands, created thousands of jobs, and secured tens of millions of dollars in incentives to drive sustainable growth.
About Me
I am a real estate and development executive with more than fifteen years of experience leading high value projects in entertainment, retail, and sustainability. My strength comes from a blend of financial insight, operational understanding, and strong public partnership skills.​
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A major part of my work involves securing grants and incentives that reduce project costs and strengthen long term value. I have partnered with city, state, and federal agencies to capture funding for large entertainment developments, job creation programs, energy initiatives, and fleet conversions.​
I believe successful projects require clear planning, strong relationships, and consistent follow through. Whether guiding a new venue from strategy to opening or navigating approvals with public partners, I focus on outcomes that support financial growth and meaningful community impact.
REAL ESTATE STRATEGY
High value market evaluation, site identification, and early stage planning that position developments for long term success.
PUBLIC PARTNERSHIPS
Strong relationships with city, state, and federal stakeholders that support incentives, approvals, and collaborative project momentum.
DEVELOPMENT LEADERSHIP
Full lifecycle guidance from entitlement through construction, supported by coordinated cross functional teams and disciplined execution.
SUSTAINABILITY& VALUE
Cost saving programs, energy initiatives, and scalable solutions that strengthen operations and increase community and financial impact.
Career Timeline
Director of Real Estate
Smash Park Entertainment Group | 2023–2025
Leads national expansion for an emerging entertainment brand, shaping long-term growth strategy and guiding all stages of site acquisition, due diligence, capital planning, and municipal engagement. Builds high-value relationships with REIT partners, investors, and city officials to accelerate development and strengthen financial positioning for new markets.
Real Estate Manager
Topgolf International | 2019–2023
Directed complex, multi-market developments from initial market evaluation through construction delivery. Served as a key voice in corporate expansion planning, presenting new opportunities to executive leadership and securing internal approvals for multimillion-dollar investments. Negotiated entitlements, financing structures, and public-sector partnerships that advanced the company’s national footprint.
Manager, Development & Public Partnerships
Giant Eagle, Inc. | 2014–2019
Advanced corporate sustainability, real-estate strategy, and public-partnership initiatives across a multistate portfolio. Built financial frameworks for major capital programs, navigated governmental and regulatory landscapes, and collaborated with senior leadership to align environmental strategy with long-term financial performance.
Global Purchasing Manager
WESCO Distribution | 2013–2014
Oversaw global supplier negotiations and strategic sourcing for a multinational distribution network. Strengthened margin performance through data-driven purchasing decisions and implemented standardized processes that improved forecasting, pricing stability, and cross-department efficiency.
Capital Equipment Buyer
Giant Eagle, Inc. | 2007–2013
Managed large-scale procurement programs spanning refrigeration, HVAC, and store infrastructure. Led vendor negotiations, coordinated project budgets, and supported development teams on high-volume construction and remodel cycles. Ensured operational continuity by aligning equipment planning with long-range capital strategies.
Projects and Major Initiatives
Topgolf Developments
From 2019 to 2023, I managed development efforts for one of the nation’s fastest-growing entertainment companies. My work included underwriting, site selection, entitlements, municipal negotiations, incentives, construction oversight, and final delivery.
Impact Overview
40 VENUES
UNDERWROTE OVER
$12M+
INCENTIVES SECURED OVER
10 VENUES
LED DEVELOPMENT OF
1500 JOBS
CREATION OF OVER
$25M-$30M
PROJECT COSTS RANGING
2 YEARS
PROJECT LIFECYCLE
Project Markets
Jackson, Mississippi​
Little Rock, Arkansas
Mobile, Alabama
St Louis, Missouri
El Segundo, California
Lafayette, Louisiana
Omaha, Nebraska
King of Prussia
Spokane, Washington
NE Philadelphia
What I Delivered
I partnered with internal teams, REITs, city councils, engineers, architects, and contractors to bring venues from concept to completion. My work ensured financial feasibility, optimized capital structure, reduced development risk, and aligned each project with long-term revenue strategy.
My Edge
Strategic Real Estate Judgment
A proven ability to identify high-value markets, evaluate complex sites, and guide brands through smart, scalable expansion.
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Negotiation Strength in Public & Private Sectors
Deep experience securing incentives, building municipal relationships, and navigating political and regulatory environments to unlock financial advantage.
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Capital Efficiency & Financial Discipline
A track record of structuring deals that maximize returns, reduce long-term operating costs, and protect capital across multi-million-dollar portfolios.
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Development Leadership Under Pressure
Consistently delivers complex projects on time by aligning cross-functional teams, contractors, investors, and municipalities.​
​​​Brand Builder Through Real Estate
Helps emerging and established companies scale by developing market-ready sites that accelerate revenue and strengthen national presence.
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Sustainability Programs That Produce Real Savings
Transforms environmental initiatives into financial wins through energy optimization, fleet conversions, and data-driven cost reduction.
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Partnership Builder & Industry Connector
Creates trusted relationships with REITs, institutional partners, city leadership, and nonprofit organizations to advance long-term growth.
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Incentive Strategy Expertise
Specialized knowledge in identifying, securing, and structuring incentive packages that lower development costs and increase project viability.