With more than a decade in the field of enterprise-wide technology and operations, Gene has helped Additive assemble a robust platform of cloud-based technology solutions and streamlined processes that enable the firm to continually optimize its operations-related capabilities.

Prior to Additive, Gene served as 1 of 2 portfolio managers at Dupree, a $1B+ family of mutual funds, as well as vice president of the management company and assistant treasurer/ assistant secretary for the mutual fund trust.

Gene has also served as CEO for Auris Noble, a refiner and assayer of precious metals, as well as an operations manager for Amazon.com.

Gene served in the US Navy for 6 years, where he worked a submariner and gained invaluable expertise on operations, automation, and problem-solving under challenging conditions.

Gene graduated with a BS in electrical engineering, with merit, from the US Naval Academy and completed his MBA at The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.