Strategic, senior commercial attorney with 25+ years of uniquely broad substantive experience within highly competitive food, health, consumer product, industrial and service companies.  Partners closely with executive management and constituents within the Marketing, Finance, Sales, and Operations functions to proactively assess and effectively manage legal and business risks.  Consistently praised and recognized negotiator, drafter, speaker, leader and manager with creative leadership strategies and a committed, personal development, mentoring, “sensitivity” approach to legal problem solving, cost management and organizational goal achievement.  Recognized for atypically quick response times, “CAN DO” legal approach and “drive it to closure” mentality.  Practical, focused team player and business guardian.