At the Intersection of Innovation, Technology, and Creative Leadership

From designing groundbreaking products to building complex digital platforms, my career has been driven by a singular purpose: to create useful and interesting things. For me, problem-solving isn't a work requirement—it's part of my DNA. I've always been most professionally engaged when blending strategic thinking, hands-on creativity, and a drive to simplify complexity. In work as in life, I aim to keep things simple, fun, and constructive.

My 25+ years of cross-functional experience began by leading pioneering product development at the Fortune 500 level, most notably as a primary inventor for Titleist's iconic golf balls. This foundational work honed my ability to lead R&D and manufacturing teams, secure over 150 patents, and orchestrate complex operations from concept to market. As my career evolved, I retained core oversight for product innovation and concept development while broadening my expertise into comprehensive digital transformation and general management, building sophisticated multi-language web platforms, designing bespoke operational systems, and driving business growth for diverse organizations.

This journey naturally led me to formalize The Blue Ocean, my creative technology agency, which I've proudly transitioned to a full-time venture in January 2025. Through both my personal executive services and the talents of The Blue Ocean's extensive professional network, I now bring my integrated approach to clients, offering expertise across creative and digital marketing, product design and innovation, and intellectual property strategy. It's where I leverage my unique perspective—spanning innovation, marketing, intellectual property, IT, and operations—to solve your toughest challenges.

Beyond the boardroom and the lab, my approach to life reflects my professional philosophy. You'll find me sailing, capturing moments through photography, playing guitar, or indulging in "armchair architecture" and various forms of tinkering. I'm a husband and a father to three children, along with our Portuguese Water Dog. These passions fuel my curiosity and reinforce my belief that the best solutions often come from seeing things differently.

And, like you, my life extends beyond the professional. I'm also a normal person with many creative interests. So if you're passionate about things like woodworking, boat restoration, saltwater fishing, 80s and 90s post-punk music, social or environmental activism, art...or anything else that inspires you, then I'd genuinely welcome the chance to connect on those interests too. Let me hear about your passions—sometimes a shared passion sparks the most insightful conversations.

If you're looking for an executive partner who brings a unique blend of strategic insight, hands-on problem-solving, creative curiosity, and genuine leadership, I invite you to connect. For a more traditional overview of my career, you can download my full resume here.