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He has PhD level experience in ethical leadership. Understanding of the cultural, social, and spiritual values that shape and define a corporate culture. Experience facilitating organizations in identifying their own corporate culture, and designing transformational change processes. He has developed Conflict of Interest policies as a prototype for corporate and non-profit organizations that is reflective of industry best practice and IRS Guidance. Experience facilitating the Appreciative Inquiry process to foster organizations bringing forward the best in ethical and moral leadership.

He has more than 30 years experience in facilitating strategic planning processes for organizations. Identify market forces impacting an organizations development. Identify strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats, using the SWOT Analysis. In keeping with most current theory, he utilizes the Appreciative Inquiry process which identifies assets and strengths and potentials within an organization, rather than old deficit based models. He views organizations as a mystery to be stepped into, rather than a problem to be solved.

He develops marketing plans for new and existing non-profit corporate entities. His analysis starts with the mission and calling of an organization. It includes a situation analysis, market analysis (segmentation), identification of market niche, market geographics, market psycholgraphics, market perceptions, market trends, and a collaborative/competitive analysis Specific marketing strategies are identified highlighting keys to success, strategies for success, and specific marketing tactics for each strategy.

He takes a holistic perspective in identifying organizational potential. With a strong background in linguistics and sociolinguistics, he utilizes the language of a corporate culture as a critical tool for identifying strategies for organizational development. A unique feature is offering contractual development services for organizations that are not prepared to take on full-time development functions. he provides on-site assistance to CEO's and Board of Directors of non-profit organizations in bringing forward new development functions and innovative strategies to diversify funding sources.

He has experience developing funding proposals for submission to federal and foundation sources. A special strength of his is an ability to assess the capacity of an organization to successfully implement a proposal.

Experience training non-profits and corporations in public relations. Development of effective press releases and PSA's (Public Service Announcements). Expertise and training and experience in effective public relations in times of organizational crisis.

Experience helping existing organizations identify their unique market niche, develop effective 'branding' strategies, and remain competitive in weakening markets.

He utilizes an asset based model in Appreciative Inquiry to uncover the strengths of an organization rather than a deficit based model that simply responds to crisis.

He developed a marketing and business plan for Hope Ranch/Star Meadows Academy, a therapeutic boarding school program in Montana. The plan is designed to increase revenues in recessionary times and 'brand' the services offered by this organizationHe is serving as a facilitator for the development of effective relationship building in a new multi-million dollar non-profit center in Tacoma WA.He is currently providing services to Interfaith Hospitality Network of Spokane to insure appropriate compliance with all grant regulations on three grants funded through the City of Spokane to provide services to homeless families.He developed a strategic plan for Wellpinit School District on the Spokane Indian ReservationHe developed a Strategic Plan for the organization and operation of Northwest Mediation Associates, providing family mediation services in three centers.