Don brings energy and a positive perspective to solving business needs. Good listening skills, a service-orientated approach, and creativity are the key ingredients he seeks to inject into every relationship. With a technical degree and an MBA, Don is able to approach business challenges with a whole-brained approach and is equally comfortable with technical, business and creative elements.

His client partners include organizations in Manufacturing, Healthcare, Medical Devices, Healthcare Insurance, Consumer Products, and Food & Beverage.

Don began his career in commercial architecture, then joined global Tier 1 automotive supplier, Johnson Controls, with almost 20 years in customer-facing roles including program management and business development. He also had his own consulting firm for three years before joining Patina.

Don has a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from Michigan Tech University, a Master of Business Administration degree in Finance from Western Michigan University, and is Board Certified in healthcare management as a Fellow with the American College of Healthcare Executives (FACHE).