Experienced CEO and Co-Founder with a successful track record of building thriving businesses. Particular focus on careers, communities, and culture, as CEO of NextUp Solutions and Exelaration. Founded successful startups Perspective Technology, Excella Consulting, and NextUp Solutions, and sparked rapid growth across NextUp's Agile Training practice and Exelaration software development center. Relational database specialist at Andersen Consulting (now Accenture) and RelTech. Bachelor of Arts focused in Mathematics, Music, Business Administration from Hope College. Twitter: @ClassicScoop