Before founding SLCS, its founder built a strong reputation for transforming clinical challenges into measurable wins. Early in his career, he dedicated himself to working with children facing significant speech development obstacles, including many native Spanish speakers. The practice began as Speech-Mechanic, PLLC—the first provider of assessments and treatments for Spanish-speaking families in the Charlotte area in 2006—laying the groundwork for a transformative approach to speech therapy..

Under his guidance, children with multiple speech sound errors achieved clear, intelligible speech within a year. Equally impressive was his success with the notoriously difficult /r/ sound, which he reliably corrected in just one month. His proven, results-driven approach earned him the nickname “the Speech Mechanic” among peers and families alike.

He demonstrated a knack for blending cutting-edge methods with a unique insight into language and communication. His work consistently made a meaningful difference for countless families. As the practice evolved—expanding its services and refining its techniques—this growth eventually led to a name change, marking a renewed commitment to innovative, inclusive speech therapy.