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I work alongside founders and business owners during the seasons when important work has become harder to move than it should be. I bring structure, calm direction, and steady follow-through so progress doesn't depend on one person holding everything together. But I didn't arrive here by accident. Where I Come From Earlier in my career, I served as a military officer. Not the drill sergeant kind. The kind who kept teams aligned, decisions clear, and people moving forward even when circumstances were uncertain. From there, I moved into strategic HR planning in government and project leadership work, where I learned that most organizational challenges aren't caused by lack of effort or talent. They come from misalignment. Unclear ownership, competing priorities, and work that involves too many people without shared understanding. Those experiences shaped how I operate today. Steady under pressure. Thoughtful in decision-making. 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