Leadership and The Art of Surfing

I’ve spent ten years as a teacher and adjunct professor and two decades in executive leadership driving change through teams. Originally from Southern CA, I am an avid surfer who is focused on teaching leaders how to motivate and inspire their teams and drive measurable results.


With a diverse industry background in domestic and global markets, I’m a senior executive leader that understands how to move business and teams forward where motivation and inspiration become the competitive edge. My background is diverse. I’ve transformed the business of for-profits and non-profits in both P&L and organizational change, led organizational transformation for both independent and global businesses, and acted in a senior executive role in a top 5 global consulting firm. Whether it’s the companies I’ve owned or the ones I’ve helped transform, I’ve developed a framework that creates high levels of engagement and change. I use the spirit of a startup, the practices and disciplines of general management, and principles from surfing and teaching to help create highly functioning teams.


Of my work, one CEO of a global organization said, “He’s built, motivated, and lead this team to be the most dynamic unit in the company’s 30 year history in morale and overall potential.”


After a brief stint as an English Literature teacher, I transitioned to business where I became fascinated with how leaders engage their teams. I struggled with how to transfer – or even if I can I transfer – the more soft skills of teaching over to the more hard world of business, profits, and P&L. However, over time I realized the difference between the student and the employee was very slight.


I’m an entrepreneur, author, adjunct professor in Organizational Development and Theory, an online instructor on techable.com (The Rick Hansen School of Leadership), and senior experienced practitioner. I have an MA in Organizational Development and Management, one year of post graduate research from Oxford University (England), CA Teaching Credential, and a BA in English Literature. I’ve competed in over 50 triathlons, 2 marathons, 10 half marathons, 10 centuries, a Kona Ironman Qualifier, and I’m a proud husband and father.