In 1999, Paul co-founded what is today the largest online kayaking retailer in the country - Outdoorplay, Inc. (www.outdoorplay.com). After grooming a management team to run the company, Paul founded Vision Mechanix and now directs his energies on both organizations to maintain their success.

Earlier in his career, Paul practiced corporate finance law in the Portland, Oregon. He later served as General Counsel to two corporations. At the second, GemStone Systems, Inc., Paul also managed operations for the rapidly growing, 35-person professional services department serving a Fortune 500 client base. During his tenure as corporate counsel Paul taught as an adjunct law professor, developed and participated in continuing education courses, and consulted start-ups during their emergent stages.

As a former attorney who has worked in both the corporate and entrepreneurial worlds, Paul is well qualified to work clients in all fields. He is passionate about what he does and derives great satisfaction from his clients' successes.