Professional Expertise
Since 1997, Curt has been involved in start-up, turnaround, and major product launch efforts for global clients from the Fortune 50 to pre-IPO ventures. Satisfied clients have included Microsoft, Bank One Credit Corporation, Ford Motor Credit Company, Message Media, Mindwave Software, Citibank, TrustWorks Systems, AT&T Universal Card Services, National Australia Bank, The Lafferty Group, Mindport, and Entriq.

Curt spent 15 years in a variety of strategy, marketing, and product management assignments at General Electric and AT&T. His last position was Card Development Director at AT&T Universal Card Services, responsible for the development of business opportunities in Electronic Commerce, with emphasis on smart card technology, Mondex electronic cash, and multimedia access devices. In prior assignments, he led the development of a new, low-cost screen telephone, a low-cost pager for the multimedia mailbox, and a home network controller. Curt also served on the AT&T Multimedia Products Group staff as Strategy Director. In addition, he was Director of Marketing and Sales for a $700+ million business unit.

Before beginning his business career, Curt was on active duty for 8 years with the US Navy as an antisubmarine warfare helicopter pilot and Operational Test Pilot.

Curt graduated from Albion College with a BA in Political Science and German, and also holds the Master of Public Administration degree from the Maxwell School at Syracuse University. He is currently working on his Doctorate in Business Administration.

Curt has been published in the American Business Journal, The Cards International Global Review, Electronic Payments International, and Naval Institute Proceedings.