Advisory and
Boardwork
"Vision without Execution is Hallucination."
"Focus, curiosity, and trust are the foundation
of authentic leadership."
– Jim Weber
ADVISORY AND BOARD WORK
Serial CEO with Extensive Board experience with public and private equity backed companies and non-profit organizations with relevant expertise in:
ENTERPRISE LEADERSHIP
Coaching C-Suite leadership in competitive strategy, global business execution, building culture, nurturing high performing teams, engaging employees, managing risk, delivering shareholder return, and leading in
a manner that protects and enhances company reputation to all stakeholders.
POSITIONING AND DEVELOPING BRANDS
Creating sustainable, relevant, and distinctive brand positioning with a clear customer focus.
BUSINESS MODEL DEVELOPMENT
Architecting for profitable market share growth and high returns on capital in intensely competitive industries.
SCALING ENTERPRISE CULTURE
Building teams that can execute strategies at a
high-level while being accountable for values-based behaviors that can sustain a healthy work culture over time.
FINANCE AND AQUISITIONS
Former Commercial & Investment Banker, Series 7
licensed, experience in assessing, negotiating, and integrating acquisitions.
COLLABORATIVE, FORWARD-LOOKING PROBLEM SOLVER
Conviction to stay curious, be in a learning mode, listen,
and support teams in pursuit of shared goals.
GOVERNANCE
Board-level enterprise financial strategies, compensation strategies, and risk management.
SELECT CURRENT AND PREVIOUS BOARD EXPERIENCE
SanMar Corporation
Advisory Board
2025 - Present
Carlson School
of Management
at the University of Minnesota
Advisory Board
2023 – Present
Zumies, Inc.
(Public: ZUMZ)
Board Member
2006-2020
Concord Music
Advisory Board
2024 - Present
Brooks Running Co. Sub. of Berkshire Hathaway Co. (Public: BRK-A), Board Member,
Chairman & CEO 1999-2024
Nautilus, Inc.
(Public: NLS)
Board Member
2001-2005
American Cancer Society
CEOs Against Cancer, Pacific Northwest Chapter
2025 - Present
The Tuck School Dartmouth College
Board of Advisors
2017-2023
