6Companies Founded
25+Years Leading
BoardMember
100+Leaders Mentored
Portfolio
Ventures & Work
A track record built on conviction, execution, and the courage to build what doesn't exist yet.
2026
EquiAssist
Connecting equine employers with exceptional talent.
2022
Padgett Equine Investments
Investing in businesses and opportunities that strengthen the equine industry.
2021
Downs Farrier Service
Professional hoof care dedicated to the health and performance of the horse.
Ongoing
Board Advisory
Strategic advisor to growth-stage companies
Thought Leadership
"The companies that will define the next decade aren't being built in boardrooms — they're being built by people willing to bet on what they believe."
Building with Conviction
How founders make high-stakes decisions with incomplete information — and why that's the job.
The Future of Leadership
What it means to lead in an era of radical transparency, distributed teams, and accelerating change.
Scaling Without Losing Yourself
The personal and organizational challenges of growth — and how to navigate them with integrity.
Let's build something worth building.
Available for board roles, speaking engagements, and select advisory relationships.