After the Army, I moved into the foodservice and operations world, working alongside growing restaurant brands across the country. I learned quickly that a single overlooked detail—a drain set in the wrong place, a permit held up too long, or a plan read the wrong way—can stall an opening and cost a project thousands.

Later, I spent several years in operations leadership with Walmart, where I saw how structure, teamwork, and clear communication keep large-scale operations running efficiently. Those experiences shaped how I approach every project today: as a coordinated system that only works when everyone is aligned, informed, and accountable.