I'm from a small town in Idaho, where I learned entrepreneurship firsthand through my father's company, Burr Smith Construction. From a young age I worked alongside him, absorbing lessons in hard work and the values of honesty, integrity, and professionalism crucial for business.

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My career highlights include supervising professional engineers, some with two decades more experience than myself, managing cross-functional teams in the design of intricate government facilities, and spearheading the structural design of sustainability projects with construction costs surpassing $300 million.

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Midway through my career, I faced a significant challenge with a Type-1 Diabetes diagnosis. This tested me personally and professionally. However, it spurred profound changes. I revamped my lifestyle, diet and exercise regimen, and dove into research on diabetes management technology. Now I am healthier than ever. This experience ignited my entrepreneurial spirit, leading me to pursue an Executive MBA at Michigan Ross.