United Transportation
Owner & Chief Executive Officer
At United Transportation, we bring over 15 years of proven expertise in air cargo screening, warehousing, and transportation to the heart of Chicago and Houston's logistics hubs. Our modern fleet, TSA-certified facilities, and skilled workforce ensure that every shipment is handled with the highest standards of safety and care. From expedited air cargo solutions to specialized handling of hazardous and sensitive goods, we provide the agility of a boutique service provider with the reach and reliability of an established leader.
Founded Graxon Freight and Graxon Technologies to build modern, technology-driven freight and logistics operations.
As CEO and Board Director of Uptake, I was responsible for strategic direction, business development, and financial oversight. Uptake is the intelligence system for industrial assets — providing an AI-driven asset performance management solution that gives maintenance, reliability, and operations teams a single shared view of every asset. With 52 patents and recognized by the World Economic Forum, CNBC, and Forbes, Uptake is deployed in 20 countries across North and South America, Europe, India, and Australia.
OPENLANE (formerly KAR Global)
VP Dealer Inventory Solutions · EVP Sales TradeRev · President KAR DaaS
Held multiple senior executive roles at OPENLANE (formerly KAR Global) following the acquisition of DRIVIN, including Vice President of Dealer Inventory Solutions, Executive Vice President of Sales at TradeRev, and President of KAR Data as a Service.
DRIVIN revolutionized the used car industry by combining data, technology, and high-touch service to help auto dealers acquire the right cars at the right price. Backed by Brad Keywell, Eric Lefkofsky, Mitch Golub, Lightbank, and Silicon Valley Bank. As CEO, I led strategic direction, business development, and financial oversight. The company was sold to KAR Auction Services in April 2017 for $43M.
Music Dealers
Investor, Board Member & CEO
As CEO, I increased revenue 250% year-over-year, decreased expenses by nearly half, and dramatically expanded the brand and artist catalog. Established a reputable leadership team to provide long-term investor value. Awarded the INC 5000 in August 2015.
Apartments.com
Chief Technology Officer
As VP and CTO, I oversaw the online business and drove technology innovation across the company. Played an integral role in the sale of Apartments.com to the CoStar Group for $585M in April 2014.
Cars.com
Chief Technology Officer
As CTO, I provided overall technology direction and led an organizational evolution to meet Cars.com's dramatic growth. Implemented agile methodologies that fundamentally shifted how the company built products, enabling cross-functional teams to create better experiences for dealers, partners, and consumers.
Allstate
Senior Manager, Internet Marketing Technology
As a senior leader within Allstate Technology and Operations, I provided strategic direction and leadership to more than 175 employees and contractors within the Internet Marketing Technology department, guiding brand development, online traffic growth, and overall IT strategy.
Allianz Insurance
Chief Information Officer
Led strategy and initiatives for multi-office IT departments as a member of the executive team reporting to the COO. Re-engineered the IT organization and key applications to strengthen quality of service and reduce costs. Developed an eCommerce strategy to deliver leading-edge web applications and competitive brand recognition.
As a member of the executive committee, helped create an award-winning children's website and the world's largest toy store. Responsible for strategic planning, technology design, IT standards, and departmental administration.
