Experience
Founder
AVATARé
North Logan, Utah
Built a SaaS fintech company serving 2,500+ US counties across five independent product lines. Led the company from founding through acquisition by Tyler Technologies in 2022.
CEO and Board Chairman
Rapid Financial Solutions
North Logan, Utah
Built a SaaS financial technology company providing networked payment solutions across five independent product lines. Grew the client base to 1,500+ US counties. Led all operations including finance, product, sales, and executive leadership through 11 years of growth before completing the company's acquisition by Tyler Technologies in 2022.
SVP Payments and Strategy
Avionte Staffing Software
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Built and launched Avionte's private label payroll card, CHANGE. Led a team focused on embedded fintech products within the staffing and temporary employer market, where workers frequently lack access to traditional banking infrastructure.
EVP Payments
ArbiterSports
Sandy, Utah
Led the payments division at a SaaS company providing tools and technology for athletic departments and sports leagues. Served through the company's acquisition by Serent Capital and continued as a Member of the Board of Directors from 2017 through 2022.
Adjunct Faculty
Utah State University
Logan, Utah
2009 — 2013 · 2023 — 2024
Taught courses in economics, accounting, and entrepreneurship across two separate teaching periods. Brings direct operating experience into the classroom, connecting academic frameworks to the realities of building and scaling companies in regulated markets.
Founder, President and CEO
RefPay, LLC
North Logan, Utah
Founded a payment distribution network for sports officials and referees across the United States and Canada. Oversaw all end-to-end business operations including finance, budgeting, accounting, and product development. RefPay became the operational and product foundation for Rapid Financial Solutions.
Business Education Faculty
Sky View High School
Smithfield, Utah
Taught economics, accounting, entrepreneurship, and personal finance. Served as adviser for Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) and DECA programs, mentoring students on business career paths and entrepreneurial thinking.
