Entrepreneur, Advisor and Data-Driven Marketer. Expert in performance marketing, customer acquisition, start-up operations, lean start-up methods and B2C internet businesses. Bike nut.

31 years in education: 12 as a teacher, 19 as a school leader Practical insights. Mentor and Advisor.

Founder of Thrust Interactive (2004). Thrust has created over 100 games and apps for it's clients, some of the largest consumer brands in the world. Founder of Thrust Games (2011). An indie game studio creating mobile cross-platform games. Founder of True or False Games (2013). TFG licenses a mobile, multiplayer turn-based trivia platform. Founder of Creativity GameLab (2014). CGL implements a proven process for leveraging the creative muscle of an organization to solve unique and difficult challenges. President of the Atlanta Chapter of IGDA (International Game Developers Association). We bring together game developers to improve their lives and craft. Advisory Board Member: TAG Entertainment Society, Atlanta Regional Commission Arts & Culture Committee, Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce’s Digital Coalition, APPNation Atlanta, Atlanta Game Developer Meetup, Atlanta Unity3D User Group, Atlanta Corona User Group. 40 Under 40, Atlanta Business Chronicle's Class of 2012