Christopher Benson Email & Phone Number

Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

Texas Security Bank was founded in 2008 with the mission of Elevating the Champions of Free Enterprise and a rock solid dedication to helping business owners succeed. Our work with hundreds of business owners over this time has proven our unique abilities to add value to these business relationships. Our clients also benefit from our local decision making and our commitment to continuing business education for both the business owners as well as our own bankers.

Dallas, Tx

Portfolio Manager/Loan Officer with Triumph Commercial Finance (www.triumphcf.com), a member of the Triumph Bancorp, Inc. group (www.triumphbancorp.com) and provider of asset based lending, accounts receivable financing (factoring) and equipment finance solutions to small to mid-sized businesses nationwide.

Irving, Tx

Managed several large loan portfolios in the Equipment Finance Wholesale division of GE Capital totaling $1 billion+, including Transportation Wholesale, the largest portfolio in Equipment Finance Wholesale. Managed a team of Account Executives/Account Managers with a focus on the customer and protecting and growing the portfolio. Together, we exceeded ambitious volume, growth, delinquency, and NEA targets.

Irving, Tx

Account Management and Senior Underwriting positions in the Asset Based Lending division. As an Underwriter, achieved increasingly ambitious volume targets each year with no loan losses. Managed the underwriting, closing and funding process for new deals. Ensured proper documentation, lien perfection, underwriting, evaluation and preliminary approval of potential clients. Prepared presentations for credit committee approval on deals in the U.S. and Canada. As an Account Manager, managed a portfolio of loans in the U.S. and Canada serving middle market companies with cash flow and asset based lending products, including leveraged buyouts and merger and acquisition financing. Accomplished customer retention goals while increasing fee income in the portfolio and driving deal renewals and extensions.

Account Executive - managed a large loan portfolio of cash flow and asset based lending relationships in the U.S. and Canada. Managed the Distributor Finance Program, the largest portion of the asset based lending portfolio at CitiCapital. Achieved a consistent track record of managing client relationships with profitable portfolio growth and improved risk management, even in cyclical industries and through periods of economic decline. Evaluated the credit quality and collateral performance of borrowers and prepared detailed credit write-ups (including underwriting acquisitions, line increases, and line renewals) and annual reviews for presentation and loan committee approval. Demonstrated strong cash flow acumen and financial statement analysis, scheduled and analyzed appraisals, valuations, and field exam reports, reviewed loan documents and negotiated financial covenants and the overall loan structure to mitigate risk and maximize returns. Demonstrated the ability to anticipate problem loan situations and to recommend solutions and to manage the remediation process accordingly. Developed workout and liquidation experience.

Irving, Tx

Performed new loan surveys and prepared presentations for credit committee approval. Loans were typically $1 million and up, with advances against accounts receivable, inventory, machinery & equipment, and real estate. Learned to evaluate collateral and detect possible fraud by analyzing accounts receivable, inventory, cash, accounts payable, financial statements, record keeping and internal controls.

Mba, International Business

International MBA (formerly MIBS or Master of International Business Studies) - International MBA experience included a six-month.

Bba, Finance

Graduated Magna Cum Laude