There’s a term in rock and ice climbing known as being on the sharp end—when leading a climb every decision carries immediate consequence. And the wrong decision could be fatal.
In high alpine environments, success depends on continuously assessing the evolving risks, balancing speed and precision, and knowing when to move decisively and when to protect against downside.
Teton Mountain Partners was founded on these same principles—helping companies transform, scale, and grow while managing risk at every stage. The fundamentals of success are universal and apply across industries, situations, and leadership teams.
I partner with founders and management teams as a fractional COO/CFO and mentor, to strengthen operations, improve decision-making, evaluate strategic opportunities, and drive measurable growth in profitability and enterprise value. This includes optimizing execution strategies, evaluating acquisitions, refining value positioning, and aligning teams around a clear path forward.
In business, as in the mountains, everyday is a battle to survive and performance matters most when the stakes are high.
I ensure that you’re prepared to lead from the Sharp End and achieve your lofty goals.
I partner with family offices, private equity firms, and founders to source, structure, and execute high-growth investment opportunities
—often serving as an senior operating partner or fractional executive.
M&A ADVISORY & TRANSACTION SUPPORT
FINANCIAL MODELING, PERFORMANCE & MARGIN OPTIMIZATION
OPERATIONAL PERFORMANCE, EXECUTION & KPI’s
STRATEGIC PLANNING & SCALING ADVISOR
TRACK RECORD
I am an operating executive and trusted advisor with more than 30 years of experience sourcing, structuring, and executing complex investments across venture-backed companies, operating businesses, and commercial real assets.
Throughout my career, I have worked at the intersection of capital and execution—identifying high-potential opportunities, aligning stakeholders, and driving outcomes in situations that require both strategic vision and operational discipline. My experience spans partnerships with family offices, private equity firms, and entrepreneurial management teams pursuing growth, transformation, and long-term value creation.
I am particularly focused on sourcing proprietary opportunities and structuring investments where complexity creates an advantage—whether through business acquisitions, growth platforms, or special situations.
I believe business is fundamentally personal. At this stage of my career, I prioritize direct, in-person relationships as the foundation for trust, alignment, and successful long-term partnerships.
I hold an International MBA from the Thunderbird School of Global Management, a degree in Political Science from the University of Utah, and am fluent in Spanish.
EXPERIENCE
30+ Years Executing Growth Strategies and Creating Over $420M in Enterprise Value.
Led C-suite operations, acquisitions, and growth initiatives across venture-backed companies, operating businesses, and institutional platforms—including ~$9B in analyzed assets and $230M in value creation at Intel Corporation.
GOVERNANCE
Strategic Governance That Aligns Capital, Operations, and Outcomes.
Designed and implemented strategic frameworks adopted across 20+ states, while advising boards, investors, and executive teams to drive disciplined decision-making, accountability, and long-term value.
LEADERSHIP
Proven Leadership in High-Growth, Turnaround, and Complex Environments.
Led organizations ranging from early-stage ventures to $100M+ global operations—driving turnarounds, scaling teams, and executing across multi-national supply chains and high-stakes transactions.
VALUE CREATION
Delivering Measurable Results Through Execution and Operational Excellence.
Built enduring relationships with family offices, private equity partners, public agencies, and executive teams—aligning stakeholders and consistently delivering results across diverse sectors.
RELATIONSHIPS
Trusted Partner to Investors, Boards, and Entrepreneurial Leadership Teams.
Built enduring relationships with family offices, private equity partners, public agencies, and executive teams—aligning stakeholders and consistently delivering results across diverse sectors.
Elevating your potential.
Having climbed and guided across Alaska, Africa, Europe, South America, Southeast Asia, Mexico, and throughout the United States, I am driven by a constant pursuit of limits and personal growth. (See Moonflower Expeditions Homepage Link for more info.)
Through 75+ summits of the Grand Teton in Wyoming, I have led hundreds of business partners, employees, friends, public leaders and elected officials—without compensation—mentoring them to learn firsthand what they are capable of achieving. These expeditions are more than climbs; they are catalysts for personal introspection, increased resilience, and growth.
I bring that mindset to every engagement—combining strategic foresight, financial and operational expertise, and a unifying leadership style to help organizations scale thoughtfully, while preserving the authenticity that makes them exceptional.
The principles required in high-alpine environments—clarity, risk assessment, and trust under pressure—mirror how I evaluate opportunities and lead.
Partnership Inquiry
I strive to partner with a limited number of family offices, private equity firms, and operators pursuing high-quality investment opportunities.
If you are evaluating a transaction, seeking a strategic partner, or exploring a potential acquisition or investment, I welcome a direct conversation.
Please reach out with a brief overview of your opportunity or objectives.
All inquiries are reviewed directly.
Salt Lake City, UT
801.580.8532 Mobile/Text
