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Over 20 years of business, finance and leadership experience, including investment banking, management consulting, private equity and the U.S. Navy. Prior to founding THG, was a Managing Director at Calabasas Capital, a Los Angeles-based boutique investment banking advisory firm focused on M&A and capital raising in the lower middle market. Also a Director at Expense Reduction Analysts, a management consulting firm focused on improving operating costs through strategic sourcing.Previously was an investment banker at Credit Suisse and Bear Stearns in New York and London where he advised clients on a number of debt and equity financings and M&A transactions. At Bear Stearns, a member of the M&A group focused on identifying LBO opportunities with financial sponsors. Advised clients on over $8 billion in transactions, including leveraged buyouts, IPOs, follow-on equity, bank debt and high yield debt offerings.Prior to Bear Stearns, was a Senior Associate at First Annapolis Consulting, a boutique management consulting and M&A advisory firm focused on the electronic payments industry. Advised clients in industries such as business services, cable TV, financial services, Internet, media, payment processing, telecom and wireless infrastructure.A former surface warfare officer aboard the USS Charleston. Later became a Naval Civil Engineer Corps officer and contracting officer managing construction projects for the Navy and Marine Corps. Twice decorated with the Navy Achievement Medal for leadership and meritorious service.

Listed skills include Corporate Finance, Acquisition Analysis, Leadership, Organizing, and 14 others.