Back 9 Advisors is built on a lifetime of leadership, entrepreneurship, and hands-on experience in the precast concrete industry. I founded Columbia Precast from the ground up, and through that experience learned every aspect of building and growing a business from scratch. That path required far more than industry knowledge. It demanded a practical understanding of operations, finance, staffing, plant development, customer relationships, and the support available through organizations such as the SBA and local economic development boards.

Over the years, that foundation expanded into broader leadership across multiple operations, including the development of production facilities on both existing properties and greenfield sites. My experience includes the development of Columbia Precast, Rogue Valley Precast, and National Precast, giving me firsthand knowledge of what it takes to plan, build, launch, and improve a precast operation in the real world.

A meaningful differentiator in that work is experience with both NPCA- and PCI-certified production facilities. Dual-certified plants are the exception, not the rule, and that distinction carries weight. It reflects a high standard of quality, discipline, and operational capability that few producers achieve.

My industry involvement also extends beyond company leadership. Serving on the National Precast Concrete Association Board of Directors, including as Chairman, provided the opportunity to help shape the industry at a broader level while staying closely connected to best practices, innovation, and the evolving needs of producers across the country.

I also bring direct experience in product innovation. While at Environmental Containment Corp., I was instrumental in the development of National Precast’s stormwater detention system, the Hybrid Vault, or HV System. As stormwater management continues to grow in importance across land development and infrastructure, that experience adds another dimension to the perspective I bring to clients.