Engaged by a major Los Angeles law firm as an expert witness/adviser in support of the successful resolution of litigation involving profit distribution and allocation of business sale proceeds among the owners of a staffing company.

Engaged by a privately held San Diego staffing firm and their legal counsel in the successful defense against a lawsuit alleging improper staff hiring practices.

Consulted with a staffing company owner and legal counsel on the successful preparation of defense against a lawsuit alleging tortious conduct.

Advised the owners of two staffing companies on valuation, ownership allocation and other matters related to the successful merger of their companies.

Served as a coach and mentor to staffing and other services company owners and managers.

Successfully integrated purchased businesses into the acquiring company's operations.

Over a 7-year period, mentored an entrepreneur through the complete life cycle of his business, from organization through startup, successful operation and ultimate sale.

Advised a company on the establishment of a temporary help service to augment their successful core business.

Generated strategic business plans, marketing strategy and market positioning plans.

Performed acquisition target evaluation and operational analysis.

Provided post-acquisition change management, organizational reorientation and integration, including "best practice" assessment and application.

Advised a business owner on the market valuation of his company and development of value enhancement/improvement strategies.

As a consultant and member of the Executive Staff, served a major West Coast staffing and professional services company for over 3 years as Senior Vice President of Operations in the establishment of IT/IS and Engineering practices throughout the West, and in integration of purchased companies in Southern California in both Finance & Accounting and IT/IS disciplines. During this time, held full responsibility for P&L performance.