During his 25-year career in business development he has helped guide large and small organizations from the product development and start-up stage to commercialization of their product and service. His expertise includes new product and market development, competitive strategies and growth management.

As president of Home Brands, Inc. Don co-develop the business side of the Kathy Ireland Home brand. In 2006, The Kathy Ireland Home brand total revenues exceeded $1 billion.

Prior to the forming BM&O in 2008, Don operated Business Development Services, LLC, a small businesses strategic planning, organization and execution consulting group.

As executive vice president of Standard Furniture Don led corporate planning and policy deployment including domestic and offshore product development. As a member of the Executive Committee (governing body of Standard) he helped steer the company's growth from $20 million to $270 million in annual revenues.

Don has served as the president of the International Furniture Suppliers Association (IFSA) and was named 2005 Man of the Year by the organization.

Don is a magna cum laude business graduate of the University of Alabama.