A Chicago-based commercial and communications leader with more than two decades in global trade, supply chains and international markets. Most recently Global Chief Commercial Officer at SEKO Logistics, leading growth strategy and communications across 120+ offices in 40 countries. A regular commentator on trade and tariff policy, featured on CNBC, Bloomberg and Yahoo Finance, and quoted in The Wall Street Journal, the Financial Times and The New York Times. Board member, U.S.-Ukraine Business Council; ambassador, Airlink. Speaks six languages.

More than 20 years across public affairs, government and strategic communications. Executive Vice President and General Manager at Reputation Partners in Chicago, advising C-suite leaders and boards through crises, litigation and regulatory scrutiny. Previously led Public Affairs at Edelman in Chicago. A decade in state government, including Chief of Staff roles in Illinois and Wisconsin, and Legislative Liaison to Wisconsin Governor Jim Doyle during the negotiations that produced the Great Lakes Compact.

Founding CEO of Marcel Digital, the Chicago-based digital marketing and web development firm he launched in 2003. Two decades helping organizations across education, healthcare, finance and eCommerce grow through SEO, paid search, web development and analytics. Under his leadership, Marcel Digital won Gold for Best Data-Driven Strategy at the 2026 Elevation Awards. Alumnus of the University of Chicago Booth School of Business; supporter of StreetWise.