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Katerra is a Silicon Valley startup that is redefining the multi-trillion dollar construction industry. We apply tech-centric innovation to product design and sourcing, procurement and supply-chain, logistics, and customer service. Katerra's vision is to make leading-edge buildings and building features affordable and accessible to everyone in the world. The team hails from the most innovative technology companies. We are funded by influential investors from both technology and real estate. The Company has offices in Menlo Park, California| Scottsdale, Arizona| and Shenzhen, China.

Specialties: Book author and expert in evaluation, accountability and consumer research in tourism, recreation and park settings. Economic and marketing evaluation of events. Park visitor surveys. Proposal writing. Consulting on start-up and sustainable operations of tourism, recreation, and event companies. University level teaching classes in management, marketing, sustainability/green practices and tourism, event and recreation private and public organizations. Expert witness. Public speaking on trends, issues and best practices. Co-author of book: Recreation, Event and Tourism Businesses; Start-up and Sustainable Operations (2009) and many other publications. Co-founder, co-owner and general manager for 25 years of Adrift Adventures, an adventure travel business operating 1-7 day programs in national/state parks and forests in Colorado, Utah, Alaska and Hawaii. Consulting on preparation of proposal for government recreation permit proposals. Experienced organization leader.