John L.

EXECUTIVE BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT & OPERATIONS LEADER Highly experienced and entrepreneurial executive noted for developing a new industry and its first company with 2400 professionals in 385 branches generating more than $1.4B in annual revenues. A record of achievement improving the productivity and driving the growth of organizations in Financial Services, Real Estate, Energy Conservation, and Hospitality. A former real estate developer, real estate broker, director of operations, conference center manager, energy conservation marketer, and owner of a successful 110 unit hotel franchise. An expert in founding, growing, and managing companies through periods of unparalleled growth. A product innovator with a furniture product patent pending strategically positioned for commercialization in the near future. Adept in the creation of professional forces, sales and marketing plans and proformas, media advertising, websites, trade publication articles, and leadership training that leverages the strengths of the organization to improve sales and profitability. A quick study in any product, market, or service uniquely qualified to identify and exploit business opportunities ahead of the industry. Committed to continuous improvement through education with post graduate training in Account Management, Quality Improvement, Executive Team Building, Employee Performance Enhancement, Interpersonal Management, and Effective Communications.