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Commercial Banking Credit professional with over 25 years of Banking experience. Currently responsible for a $20 billion portfolio including Middle Market-TX/SE/AZ, Energy and US Banking including Sports, Gaming, Health and Education and FIG. Proven ability to lead Credit Teams across geographies, markets, and lines of businesses. Responsibilities are vast with a primary focus on appropriate credit risk management for various market segments and industries. Demonstrated abilities to balance risk appetite with return confidently with a strong credit discipline. Specialized experience with complex lending structures, including leveraged lending. Embracing team, I have partnered with executive management and their teams across the organization to drive, influence and collaborate on the accomplishments of loan growth in each of my business lines and overall company objectives. I also actively attend customer calls, bank, and industry meetings to develop a thorough understanding of our customers, management teams, and industry sectors. This drive and focus allow me to efficiently lead with the Bank’s best interest in the forefront of my mind.My managerial courage and out of the box thinking has challenged the status quo at the Bank, by fostering diversity, empowering others, and inspiring creativity. Throughout my many roles and assignments, I enact an inclusive, effective and influential leadership style that motivates others. I am consciously proactive with talent management by mentoring several colleagues. This has resulted in development, recruitment and retainage of a diversified workforce.