Areas of Expertise
Strategic Philanthropy
President for 20 years, from start to generational transition, of a foundation designed as a catalyst to propel Knoxville toward its full potential.
Legal options and foundation start-ups
Strategic granting and venture philanthropy
Impact and program-related investing
Transition planning and execution
mediation and alignment of interests to achieve win-win solutions
A 35 year history of aligning multiple parties around common interests to achieve win-win solutions to community problems. That expertise is also being used today to serve as a Rule 31 Mediator to achieve court settlements of disputes.
Launching new initiatives for Results and Sustainability
Creating and aligning Collective Impact Initiatives
Rule 31 Mediation to acheive settlements in Court disputes
Public-Private Development Projects
Results for 35 years in direct creation of and technical assistance on public, private, and mixed real estate development projects.
Project Conceptualizing
Public, Private, and Mixed Partnerships
Financial Deal Structuring
Fee Development of projects
Designing Development Projects for Social Impact
Opportunity Zone Tax Incentives