Hi all, wanted to share an update and see who in this community might be a fit. I've been building Castle Key Holdings, my own search around Texas-based, asset-heavy businesses. That thesis is still one I believe in, but my near-term path in has changed. My wife and I are in the process of acquiring a franchise that she'll run day-to-day, which is tying up our available capital right now, and I'm not in a position to pursue an SBA-financed deal of my own in the near term. So I'm shifting my focus to finding a strong W-2 operating role, ideally one with a real path to equity or an eventual management buyout, rather than sourcing my own acquisition on a parallel track. Quick background: 15+ years in medical device sales leadership at Stryker, LivaNova, and Bioventus, most recently as an Executive Territory Manager covering the San Antonio/Austin corridor. At LivaNova, I led a region to exceed a $19M revenue goal, ranking 4th of 14 U.S. regions nationally. Never missed a quota in 15 years. I've also had direct P&L ownership. I co-owned and operated a plumbing company through COVID, sharing full financial responsibility with my business partner, revenue, staffing, and cost decisions included. When a planned sale to my partner fell through, I made the call to wind the business down in 2023 rather than let it drift. I'm based in Rockwall, TX (Dallas area) and open to opportunities in North Texas. Strongest in healthcare/medical device adjacent and B2B services, industrial services, and home services, though my background transfers well beyond those. What I'm looking for: a GM, VP Ops, or CEO-in-training role with a real path to equity or ownership over time. I'm flexible on base compensation in exchange for that upside. If you're a searcher or independent sponsor who's closed a deal (or is about to) and needs an operator, or knows one who does, I'd love to connect.