As a financial professional with over 20 years of experience, I specialize in sourcing, evaluating, and structuring senior debt deals, including growth capital, acquisitions, management buyouts, leveraged buyouts, and dividend recapitalizations, tailored to the unique needs of middle market companies. My strong financial acumen is demonstrated through the analysis of financial statements, risk assessment, and the creation of advantageous deal structures for borrowers, investors, and stakeholders.In my role, I deliver strategic insights on key corporate finance topics such as valuation, optimal capital structure, debt capacity, and strategic alternatives. Collaborating with capital markets partners, my focus extends to commodities and foreign currency hedging, along with the strategic use of interest rate derivatives, equipping companies with tools to manage market volatility and financial risks effectively.I am skilled in financial modeling, valuation, credit analysis, and consulting on acquisitions and capital structures, with a proven ability to establish rapport and foster collaborative environments. My educational background includes an MBA from Vanderbilt University and a Bachelor of Science in Finance from The University of Tennessee.My areas of expertise encompass leveraged finance, specialty lending, structuring, business development, deal sourcing, relationship management, financial statement analysis, credit analysis, financial modeling, mergers and acquisitions, and capital markets.Please note, the content and opinions I share are my own and do not necessarily represent the views of Fifth Third."