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ABOUT ME
I live in Ankeny, IA with my wife, Amanda, and our two boys, Tucker & Caleb. For the last 8 years I have been involved in many startups at all stages and in my free time I strive to learn as much about everything as I can. I am completely addicted to TED Talks.
Check out my latest startup: www.makusafe.com
THINGS I LOVE: Camping | Hunting | Fishing | God
Being A Dad | Craft Beer | Crappy Beer | Sunshine
BBQ | Audible | Hawkeyes | Sports | Cooking | Iowa
THINGS I HATE: Mushrooms | Sharks | Shark Babies
Conspiracy Theorists | SEC Football | Bunnies | Taxes
Paper Cuts | Mild Salsa | Salsa Dancing | Sharks​
Ideation
Creation
Collaboration
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SKILLS
I am an inventor, creator, idea generator, refiner, and catalyst.
We are in an era of ideas and creation. Innovation is happening at a head-spinning pace and everyone is trying to gain or maintain a competitive advantage through technology or mind-blowing marketing strategies. New hardware, like wearable technology, beacons, and IoT are rapidly expanding those possibilities. I live, breathe, sleep, eat, and play in this arena.
Amanda
MY FAMILY
Tucker
Caleb
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SERVICE & RECOGNITION
Community Service
Community Service
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Ankeny Young Professionals Board 2008-2015
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Cultural Arts Board - City of Ankeny 2014-Present
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Art For Ankeny Board
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Global Insurance Accelerator Mentor
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Rotary Club of Greater Des Moines Charter Member
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Iowa Association of Business and Industry Volunteer
Recognition
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2017 Alumni Of The Year - Des Moines Area Community College
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Manufacturing Leader Of The Week - IndustryWeek
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2017 Tech Person To Watch - Des Moines Register
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Young Entrepreneur Of The Year - 2014 Small Business Awards
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YP Of The Year Finalist - 2014
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Learning For Life Award - Boy Scouts Of America
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Ankeny Leadership Institute Graduate 2012/13
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Leadership Iowa Graduate 2013/14
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CONTACT ME
Hit me up and we'll grab a coffee or a beer!
I always enjoy meeting new people and hearing new ideas.