Familiar with franchise, single, partnership and home based business structures, plus business purchase and sale. 15 years equipment and party rental business. 20 years in research and develop of electronic systems. Systems engineering and technical direction (SETD) includes field evaluation.

I practiced law in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, for over 30 years with a focus on small business, corporate, real estate, condominium and franchise law. I also developed and managed many commercial and residential properties; owned and operated a major hotel; developed and operated a non-equity country club; developed condominiums, and built single-family homes.

More recently, I have served as CFO of a lighting supply company, developed and operated a meat business producing sausages, and co-owned and operated an employment/staffing business.

My SF SCORE counseling is thus as broad and varied as my business and legal experience permits. I am a problem solver who likes nothing better than to figure a way out of a dilemma. I am particularly pleased when a client says, before the end of the hour, you answered all of my questions and I understand what I have to do. I counsel face-to-face and via email and phone.

Started computer and engineering services company in a multiple state environment and built it to over 60 million in sales. Heavily experienced in placement services, management ,growth,sales,back office,strategy etc. Sold company to NYSE company during dot com era.

38 years insurance industry experience as underwriter and agent/broker
• Specialty in property and liability insurance for businesses
• Principal owner and CFO of insurance agency employing 130 people
• In addition to insurance, skilled in business management, risk management, finance, strategic planning, buying and selling businesses
• Current and former board member of various not-for-profit and for-profit organizations

Skills:
Start-up assistance
Business Plan
Buy/Sell Business
Insurance

Industry(s):
Finance
Insurance