About

I’m a Duke MBA candidate (Fuqua School of Business, Class of 2026) with a background that spans military leadership, enterprise sales, and strategic account management. I’m drawn to problems that sit at the intersection of business strategy and execution — the kind of work where analytical rigor meets real-world relationship building.

My Path

I started my career as an Infantry Officer in the U.S. Army, leading a 44-soldier Mechanized Infantry Platoon and serving in Kuwait during Operation Spartan Shield. The Army taught me how to plan under uncertainty, make decisions with imperfect information, and lead teams through high-stakes environments — skills that have shaped every chapter since.

After the military, I transitioned into enterprise sales and account management at Altec, where I spent seven years building and managing multi-state territories. I grew my portfolio from $9M to $42M in annual revenue, earned back-to-back President’s Club awards as the top salesperson in my region, and developed a deep appreciation for consultative selling — understanding a client’s business well enough to become a strategic partner, not just a vendor.

That experience led me to Duke, where I’m sharpening my skills in finance and strategy with the goal of bringing the same intensity and relationship-driven approach to a new arena. I was awarded a Merit Scholarship at Fuqua and will graduate in May 2026.

Beyond Work

I believe you learn a lot about someone from what they do when nobody’s keeping score. I’ve run ultramarathons, including a rim-to-rim-to-rim crossing of the Grand Canyon. I volunteer regularly with Special Olympics and Tim Tebow’s Night to Shine, an event celebrating adults with special needs. When I’m not running or volunteering, you’ll likely find me exploring breweries with my family and our two Bernese Mountain Dogs.

This Site

I use this space to think out loud — writing about topics in business strategy, leadership, markets, and the occasional idea that won’t leave me alone. If something here resonates, I’d love to hear from you.