MBA, MSIS | Detroit Metropolitan Area
I'm a multifaceted professional who bridges the worlds of business, academia, and creative storytelling. With over 20 years of experience in strategic planning, technology leadership, and business consulting, I bring both theoretical frameworks and practical expertise to every endeavor.
My approach integrates academic rigor with entrepreneurial vision. I believe in building businesses that create value for all stakeholders, conducting research that advances human understanding, and telling stories that explore the deepest questions of power, morality, and human connection.
Currently serving at PHINIA in business operations and strategic initiatives, I leverage expertise in data science, process optimization, and cross-functional leadership to drive organizational excellence.
As founder of Capybara Ventures, I'm building a portfolio of businesses through a permanent ownership model that preserves legacies while driving sustainable growth.
Core Competencies: Executive coaching, strategic planning, business consulting, management consulting, data science
My doctoral research examines the intersection of shareholder primacy and stakeholder theory, exploring how corporate governance models impact not just business outcomes, but human and planetary survival.
With an MBA and MSIS, I bring interdisciplinary perspectives to complex business challenges, synthesizing insights across economics, technology, and organizational theory.
Research Focus: Corporate governance, stakeholder capitalism, sustainable business models, economic systems
Under the pen name BW Robertson, I write epic fantasy and science fiction that explores themes of power, morality, and the human condition. My work blends philosophical depth with compelling storytelling.
Through Compendium House, my independent publishing company, I'm building a catalog of 2,600+ titles across romance, fantasy, young adult, and classic literature.
Writing Themes: Power dynamics, moral complexity, cosmic horror, philosophical questions, epic world-building
Leading business operations and strategic initiatives with focus on data-driven decision making, process optimization, and organizational effectiveness.
Founded Capybara Ventures (private equity) and Compendium House (publishing) to build sustainable businesses that create value for all stakeholders.
Diverse background spanning technology leadership, business consulting, strategic planning, and executive coaching across multiple industries.
I believe in continuous learning as a foundation for excellence. My commitment to education extends beyond formal degrees to include ongoing certifications, professional development, and staying current with emerging technologies and methodologies.
My work is guided by a commitment to stakeholder-centered value creation. Whether building businesses, conducting research, or writing fiction, I focus on creating sustainable value that benefits all stakeholders, not just shareholders.
I practice interdisciplinary thinking, drawing connections across business, technology, academia, and creative arts. This approach reveals insights that remain hidden within disciplinary silos.