As a CEO and Design Director, the work he does is not only a mission; it’s personal. Finding that harmony makes each project a learning process that starts with listening and building an empathetic understanding of every stakeholder’s needs.For 25 years, his forward-looking entrepreneurship and dedication to design excellence has contributed to over 40 patented and award-winning innovations in robotics, marine, medical, military, industrial, and powersports markets. It has also led his design teams to work all over the world, including Capitol Hill, where he has shared his commitment to creating innovation that can impact the quality of life for those afflicted by the opioid epidemic. Today, he has come to appreciate the personal side of design leadership that stems from building relationships to make a real difference in the world.