Claymore Capital Partners is an investment advisor managing a fund-of-funds to provide cost-efficient access to a diversified private equity portfolio in one investment vehicle.

Board of Advisors duties: Establishing policies and objectives for the for-profit organizationSelecting, supporting and conducting performance reviews on the chief executiveEnsuring that there is adequate financing from lenders, share offerings Reviewing exit strategies and opportunitiesApproving the annual operating plans and the strategic directionAnswering to the stakeholders—specifically the shareholders and/or membersInsisting upon regulatory audits and compliance with the appropriate authoritiesAppointing auditors and approving the audited statementsEnsuring that short- and long-range plans are generated, maintained and achievedEnhancing the organization’s public imageSetting a high-quality example of how governance functions and adds quality to the venture

Finance Advisory BoardThe Board of Executive Advisers is group of finance professionals that provides advice, guidance and financial support to the faculty and students of Xavier Finance. The Board assists the department with curriculum strategies with a view of insuring its currency, applicability, and relevance to the business community. Members of the Board serve as mentors for undergraduate students. In addition, they provide strategic advice on the outreach activities of the department in order to enhance the department's reputation, visibility and corporate relationships.

The last 11 years here at Bannockburn have been amazing in so many ways…and so worth the journey. I’m proud of what we’ve built, what we’ve done since the sale and I know there’s no limit in what Bannockburn can do from here. That said, this seems like a good place for me to jump off. It’s not a retirement (I don’t have any hobbies) but more of a “rewirement” to quote an old friend of mine. There are things I want to do and chances I want to take and now seems like the best time. I need to get out of my comfort zone and find my next “project”. Bannockburn is part of my DNA and I will always be involved. I’m happy to be able to stay on as an advisor and referral partner and continue to help companies find better solutions when doing business internationally.All my best to you, Drew Collins

Bannockburn Global Forex - provider of foreign exchange wire and risk management services. Our singular focus on foreign exchange and decades of experience allow us to provide aggressive pricing and best in class advice surrounding hedging policy and execution strategy. We are a boutique firm who helps companies conducting business internationally understand and manage their Foreign Exchange risks. We focus on those who need and value the personal service and better pricing we bring to a relationship. With 28 partners and years of foreign currency trading and financial services experience, we become a company’s eyes and ears in the currency markets. Whether they are sourcing product, funding overseas operations, selling their products or services abroad, making an international acquisition or paying a management fee to their parent, we can help. Our focus is the small to mid-market segment; however we can help any size business. Bannockburn brings clarity and transparency to the currency markets, and we are confident we deliver better service, find better times in the market to trade, and provide a cost savings compared to our large bank counterparts.We were acquired by First Financial Bancorp (FFBC - Nasdaq) in August 2019 and run as a separate division. Combined assets of $15+ billion and over $2.5 billion in capital.

The EACC exists to inform, connect, network, reward, and assist with European-American business relations. The EACC strives to facilitate European-American business relations within our region and with Europe. We organize trade missions to Europe and welcome European businesses who come to Greater Cincinnati.

District Export Councils (DECs) are organizations of leaders from the local business community, appointed by successive Secretaries of Commerce, whose knowledge of international business provides a source of professional advice for local firms.

NKITA aims to enhance economic opportunities for business members who are currently involved and/or want to become involved in international trade. The program connects members with global businesses and networking opportunities through programs, trade education seminars, special events, trade missions and the planning of several foreign Embassy visits to the Greater Cincinnati region.

Positions held: Chairman of the Board, Treasurer, Secretary, Commissioner

Managed and led the lending divisions at The Bank of Kentucky, Inc. from July 2005 until July 2009. During that time we grew The Bank's assets from $500MM to $1.8 billion.