Speaker | RTU Solutions
Entrepreneur
Hometown Health TV, LLC dba RTU Solutions
Fruitland Park, FL, United States
Business: Entrepreneurship, Organizational Values, culture, media, marketing
15+ Years of Experience
Bachelors degree, College of Journalism & Communications, University of Florida
An honored and accomplished marketing / branding / creative / culture / multimedia executive, entrepreneur and author, offering a proven track record of market, revenue and relationship growth in corporate and entrepreneurial settings. Exceptional team and project leadership skills, budgeting and negotiating, while also developing innovative media/marketing/content core value and branding strategies. Additional success in sponsorships, community, and strategic partnerships. Served for more than 10 years as an Advisory Board member for the University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications which included interactions with students, faculty and leadership through workshops, classroom Q&A, mentoring, and guest lecturing. Also served on a televised panel discussion about entrepreneurship with Lake Sumter State College (Leesburg, FL). Presentations have included topics ranging from the history of media ("The News Dilemma: First, Fast, Fake?") to presentations on organizational values and culture based on my book, The RED APPLES Way ("Getting to the Core of Your Values"). I have also served as emcee for scores of community events and foundation fundraisers, while also presenting to numerous chambers of commerce and other small-business related community organizations.
Entrepreneurship - BAS Leadership Speaker Series ( speaker )
L:ake Sumter State College - 03/2026
Leesburg, FL, United States
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=syuA1VKd1Nw
Core Memories and Core Values ( speaker )
Indie Books International Author Symposium - 02/2026
San Diego, CA, United States
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kigGVlkYJho
The RED APPLES Way, Entrepreneurship, and a Career in Media & Marketing ( speaker )
In Clear Focus podcast - 06/2026
Orlando, FL, United States
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SB7KCk39SIk
Chief Human Resources Officers, Core Values, and Company Culture ( speaker )
The HX Coach podcast - 07/2026
https://open.spotify.com/episode/3TPd36EcpPWtmK6uWQY8uD?si=-WqBN4JwRuy7Cqwh_ZY8Bw
Certainly, open to collaboration and partnership opportunities
2026 published "The RED APPLES Way" with Indie Books International 2024 “Best Places to Work” – Halifax Media Group/Gannett Best Of 2022 Education Foundation’s Scott Strong Community Partner Award 2022 American Academy of Entrepreneurs / Edward Lowe Foundation 2017 & 2016 University of Florida Gator 100, Fastest Growing Companies 2012 National Business Incubator Association Business of the Year 2012 Lake County Community Service Entrepreneur of the Year 3x EMMY Winner | 4x EMMY Nominee | 19x Telly Winner | 2x ADDY Winner | 2x PROMAX Winner | BDA Winner | 5x AVA Winner | 4x MarCom Winner | Communitas Winner | Event Speaker & MC | Numerous Community Board Positions
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Reference Documents & Resources
Book / Publication title: The RED APPLES Way: How Nine Core Values Transformed a Business Founded On Fear & Dsperatrion Into One Of Passion & Purpose
Year : 2026
Entrepreneurship Company Culture/Values Leadership Marketing Media
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