Rick Shanaman

Experience

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  Optic Fusion, Inc.

  Jan 2000 - Dec 2014

  CEO and Chairman of the Board of Directors

  -Grew revenue to $7 million while maintaining a strict budget and 13% profitability.-Led year-over-year growth of 20% annually.-Led management team across five divisions and two colocation centers including Design and Build,Collocation and connectivity, Cloud computing, IT support, and Radio Streaming.-Implemented business strategies that optimized customer UP time and internet experience.-Brokered customer relationships and sales which lead to over two hundred and fifty customers a year. Show less

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  IsoFusion

  Jan 2014 - Dec 2017

  CEO and Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors

  -Grew revenue to over $18 million annually.-Oversaw the development, deployments, and remodel of seven data centers across the Puget Sound region.-Managed redesign and upgrade of colocation cooling and UPS power systems increasing capacity by 4x.-Arranged and resolved contractual issues with clients/stakeholders.-Led strategic planning, growth initiatives, and new program development in the Puget Sound regionand California across multiple divisions.-Negotiated carrier agreements and interconnects with major CLECS, wireless carriers, and dark fiber providers. Show less

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  FCS, LLC.

  Nov 2017 - now

  Principal Business Consultant

  -Provide consultant, management, operations, and budget/finance services to organizations with absentee leadership.-Consult on business best practices and management structures to enable the business to grow revenue and deliver well for clients.-Broker corporate mergers and sales. Act as a bridge between the business and IT groups to ensure proper implementations and requirements are set.-Provide Short term loan and bridge capital for investors-Provides equity-based lending for real estate properties.-Work with other Investors, and Sub Prime Money Borrowers. Show less

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  Tacoma Business Consulting

  Jun 2020 - now

  Chief Executive Officer

  We are dedicated to helping businesses through expert guidance in mergers, acquisitions, sales, and turnaround strategies. Our mission is to drive transformative change, optimize value, and foster sustainable growth for our clients. With a commitment to strategic insights and innovative solutions, we partner with businesses to navigate complex challenges, capitalize on opportunities, and achieve unparalleled success in today’s business environment.