Rian Rathwick

RIAN RATHWICK 

St Louis, Missouri • Managua, Nicaragua • www.rianrathwick.com • 

linkedin.com/in/rianrathwick • rian@lanlinx.com • (314) 827-5350 

Business Development 

I am an experienced business development leader with 35+ years of expertise in start-ups, turnarounds, and mergers & acquisitions. I have a proven track record of transforming startups and turnaround situations into profitable ventures. From public corporations to tech startups, I've raised millions in funding, and successfully managed a diverse range of projects. My passion lies in leveraging my business acumen and technological expertise to found new projects, drive sales and develop strategic alliances. 

As an officer and director of public companies, an entrepreneur, and a consultant, I have: 

• Raised millions in public and private funds; 

• Orchestrated tech startups; 

• Managed hundreds of employees in a diverse range of projects; 

• Prepared business plans and prospectuses; 

• Generated numerous feasibility studies; 

• Participated in multiple mergers and acquisitions; 

• Conducted presentations to large groups, boards of directors, government agencies, corporate executives, and given television interviews; 

• Handled the development, organization, and coordination of various sales and marketing programs. 

WORK EXPERIENCE 

Solera Foods • 09/2024 - Present 

Business Development, Sales 

• Solera Foods brings Latin America's finest food producers to the U.S. 

• Developed company focus and concept. 

• Sourced and established Food & Beverage manufacturer relationships. 

• Assisted in development of company marketing concepts and material for sales and lead generation. 

Lanlinx an Xperient Company • 01/1998 - Present  

Wireless LAN/WAN, WiFi, VoIP, Surveillance, and Technology Consulting 

• Leveraging technology to increase profits, reduce expenses, and improve performance. 

• As President / Owner of Lanlinx, I advise businesses on what type and brand of wireless LAN, wireless WAN, voice over IP (VoIP), video surveillance, and network security equipment to purchase. We also sell, install and service the equipment we recommend. Located in St. Louis (Saint Louis), MO. 

• Wireless Network Design, Wireless Site Surveys, Project Management, Business Development, Problem Resolution, Productivity Improvement, Technology Implementation, Product Sourcing, Installation, Consulting.

Casino Resource Corporation • 12/1995 - 02/1997 

Vice President - VP of Business Development 

• Casino Resource Corporation (CRC) is a publicly traded company that owned and operated entertainment and resort facilities. 

• Business development director in charge of new projects. 

• Led the team to purchase a casino operation from bankruptcy court; 

• As project manager, negotiated the joint venture of a casino resort in Tunisia, North Africa. 

Palace Casino Resort • 10/1992 - 08/1995  

Corporate Director / Officer 

• The Palace Casino is a luxuriously designed casino resort in Biloxi, Mississippi. 

• Held Director and Officer positions in this publicly traded company. 

• One of three top officers that orchestrated the complete planning, business development, project management, public funding, construction, and opening of this casino project. 

• Researched and sourced the entire project including the casino location.  

• Lead on private and public funding resulting in over $60,000,000 raised. 

• Worked as the government liaison for all permits, licenses, and approvals. 

Barona Resort and Casino • 01/1991 - 12/1992 

Assistant Manager 

• Barona Resort and Casino is an Indian gaming facility in San Diego, California. 

• Managed operations in General Manager’s absence. 

• Created first profit in the casino resort's history. 

• Handled personnel, marketing, financial practices, and media relations.  

• Developed financial practices and processes that caught a thieving employee. 

• Handled media and employee relations. 

Maritime Resorts International • 03/1987 - 10/1992 

Director 

• Maritime Resorts International is a public corporation, which owned and operated an Indian gaming facility in California and was the predecessor to The Palace Casino. 

• Took company public through a reverse-merger. 

• Raised capital on the public and private markets. 

• Acquired and managed an Indian casino for the corporation. 

• Negotiated $2,000,000 investment from a Singapore based ship builder. 

• Developed and authored company business plan. 

• Public speaking in television interviews and investment banking “dog and pony shows”. 

Table Mountain Casino Resort • 01/1989 - 12/1991  

General Manager 

• Raised the capital to purchase the management contract of the Table Mountain Casino. 

• Successfully operated the casino for two years until it was ultimately acquired by a public corporation.