From business press releases to crisis communication to high-stakes press conferences, I've been through it. Communication is an understanding of the audience, the press and the art of the possible.
Successful Negotiation
Extensive experience in vendor and customer negotiations as well as local government and very high level legislative negotiations provide critical tactical skills and relationships
Business Plan Review
A lifetime in business from farming, processing operations, financial management, export and government provides a unique experience in reviewing your business plan pre-startup or mid-term tune-up.
Natural Resource Asset Management
We manage water rights, timberlands and real-estate for maximum future asset value and seek to achieve as much value-add as possible for current cash flow.
Banking and Finance Facilitation
Background as CFO of $200 annual revenue company as well as experience in smaller business provides banking contacts and deep experience in business financing.
Succession Planning
5 generations of succession success provides strong background on the business planning and communication that are critical to a successful transition by sale or by generational evolution.
Business Location Review
Doing business in every part of the Northwest plus deep governmental and regulatory experience provides valuable assistance in locating new business enterprises.
Export Facilitation
Excellent contacts and experience with food and livestock export combined with extensive logistics experience involving ports provide problem-solving potential.
Board of Advisors or Directors
Service on major boards including Wilcox Farms, International Dairy Foods & Milk Processor Education Program provides deep understanding of business issues in organizations up to $200M annual revenue.
Acting CEO
Senior leadership positions for 30+ years provide great experience to take on immediate challenges. Time is limited, seasonally however due to position in WA House Republican leadership.
