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Providing financial and strategic advisory services to large and small companies. Recent assignments include:- Advising food co-packer on financing of new $150+ million production facility- Raised $40 million of equity for startup fiber network buildout in Southern California- Restructuring of $70 million medical waste incinerator- Development advisory for $500 million chemicals plant using wind power- $10+ billion 4G US wireless buildout project- Potential acquisition of wireless franchise- Negotiating construction contracts and financing for several NJ based solar energy projects- Interim CEO for multi-channel gift basket retailer (largest gift basket company in NY/NJ metropolitan area)

Leading food co-manufacturer utilizing Tetra Pak Recart and glass jar packaging

Anuvia™ Plant Nutrients is focused on a new, innovative and patented way of manufacturing an enhanced efficiency fertilizer (EEF) for the turf and agricultural industries. Anuvia addresses the three pillars of sustainability – social, environmental and economic – simultaneously by providing an avenue for organic materials to be used in a resource-efficient and environmentally friendly manner that helps people, plants and the planet thrive.As Anuvia's most senior finance executive, responsibilities included overseeing accounting, financial reporting, budgeting and projections. In addition, leading structuring, negotiating and documenting major project agreements and structuring, arranging and executing corporate and project financings. Primary investor relations and lender contact. Provide financial and strategic advice to management team and board of directors. In July 2014, closed over $110 million of equity and debt financing including a $64 million tax-exempt bond offering to fund construction of our first plant. The TPG ART Fund is now our largest shareholder. In 2013, we negotiated a Management Buyout from our previous lead investor. Led two debt restructurings (including negotiating repurchase of outstanding bonds at average price of 13), negotiation and documentation of lease of Plant City fertilizer plant owned by The Mosaic Company and structured lease to save over $500,000/year in property taxes.

Toronto, Ontario, Ca

Most recently, responsibility for debt capital markets coverage of Canadian and US companies in a several industry sectors, including healthcare, technology, retailing, industrial, seafood and forest products. Prior to that, covered wireless infrastructure sector, media/communications companies and private equity sponsors. Achieved leadership position in tower lending (over $8 billion of financing in 4 years).

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Led investment banking coverage of wireless infrastructure, satellite and broadcasting sectors. Prior to that was responsible for advising and financing domestic and international power and infrastructure developers. Also recognized for several noteworthy project financings.

Mba, Finance

Bs, Computers And Information Science