Focused on advising companies on the assessment and implementation of corporate and financial strategies and their impact on company performance and shareholder value.

Expanded the bank's footprint with middle market and large cap companies located in the Western U.S. primarily in the technology, telecommunications, consumer and retail, and industrial sectors. Key client solutions included mergers and acquisitions, leveraged finance, investment grade, equity and equity-linked, and corporate banking products.

Established a leading basic materials investment banking franchise focused on mergers and acquisitions, leveraged finance, investment grade, and equity and equity-linked solutions.

Created a leading middle market investment banking franchise focused on domestic public and private companies as well as private equity investors.

Coordinated employment searches, negotiated with mortgage companies, and lobbied Congress for low-income clients.

Administered audit engagements, reviewed internal controls, and coordinated SEC filings for start-up and mid-sized companies in diversified industries.