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Chicago

I lead the Technology Bank's efforts in the Northeast (Boston, NYC) and Midwest. Additionally, lead syndications nationally and have a seat on the 6 person Strategic Leadership Team. About Bridge BankBridge Bank, a division of Western Alliance Bank, Member FDIC, helps business clients realize their growth ambitions. Founded in 2001 in Silicon Valley, Bridge Bank offers a better way to bank for small-market and middle-market businesses across many industries, as well as emerging technology companies and the private equity community. Geared to serving both venture-backed and non-venture-backed companies, Bridge Bank delivers a broad scope of financial solutions including growth capital, equipment and working capital credit facilities, sustainable energy project finance, venture debt, treasury management, asset-based lending, SBA and commercial real estate loans, ESOP finance and a full line of international products and services. Based in San Jose, Bridge Bank has eight offices in major markets across the country along with Western Alliance Bank’s powerful array of specialized financial services. Western Alliance Bank is the primary subsidiary of Phoenix-based Western Alliance Bancorporation. One of the country’s top-performing banking companies, Western Alliance is ranked #1 regional bank by S&P Global Market Intelligence for 2018 and in the top 10 on the Forbes “Best Banks in America” list for four consecutive years, 2016-2019. For more information, visit bridgebank.com.

Greater Chicago Area

Assumed leadership of the banks Structured Finance Group (SFG) focused on the Banks largest and most complex lending relationships (including multi-bank agent-ed or participating facilities) across the country that generally fall between $10-35MM but can be as large as $50MM in loan size. + Member of Square 1 Bank’s 8 member Senior Leadership Group (SLG) + Lead the team in redefining the group’s charter and re-staffed 1/3rd of the team. Key Accomplishments:+ Despite transition of strategy and team the group grew to all-time record levels in one year representing just less than 30% yoy growth.+ Lead close of 26 new loan transactions in 2016 & 2017 totaling more than $300MM. + Grew the referral network of Growth VC firms by 3X whom regularly look to SFG for large and complex lending solutions. Grew relationships with co-lenders and mezzanine partners across the innovation marketplace.About Square 1 Bank:Square 1 Bank is a full service commercial bank dedicated exclusively to serving the financial needs of the venture capital community and entrepreneurs in all stages of growth and expansion. Square 1's expertise, focus and strong capital base provide flexible resources and unmatched support to meet our clients’ needs. The bank offers tailored products and solutions aided by the latest in technological innovations. For more information, visit www.square1bank.com.

Greater Chicago Area

I lead Square 1 Bank's efforts in the Midwest, helping technology and life science entrepreneurs drive company results. Having been an entrepreneur myself I understand the challenges high growth companies face and stand ready to help them meet their best potential. I also work directly with Venture Capitalist and Private Equity professionals in effort to provide banking services and debt solutions to the funds themselves and their portfolio companies.+ Responsible for opening offices in Chicago and Minneapolis and recruiting a team of 7 highly-motivated and talented professionals.+ Closed 29 client loan transactions totaling more than $150MM. Responsible for Midwest growth in balances from $5MM and $2MM to $200MM and $90MM in commitments and outstandings respectively. Grew managed funds to almost $200MM.+ Was selected two straight years to be a key presenter and content producer at all-hands bank wide conference to share and develop winning strategies in the marketplace.+ 2014 President’s Club recipient for overall recognition of achievement.

I served as CFO for Liquidus Marketing, Inc., a venture backed digital marketing firm where I oversaw all financial activity for the company, and provided leadership on key business development and operational measures. Additionally, I managed investor relations and managed preparation and facilitation of our quarterly board meetings.Key Accomplishments:+ Instrumental in the transition from “a fee for development services organization” to “a technology products company” resulting in the successful growth of product related revenue from 0 to $6M in annualized revenue.+ Managed capital transactions totaling $6.5M in equity and debt capital; leading to a 157% increase in fair market enterprise value.+ Introduced and closed enterprise deals with Dex and Catalina Marketing. Facilitated networking, origination, negotiations, and structure of complex three-way deals between Liquidus, client and publisher partner.+ Evaluated, selected, negotiated, and implemented a new technology platform and infrastructure for company.+ Deployed a new risk management program resulting in appropriate insurance coverage.About Liquidus:Liquidus is the leader in automated video content creation. Through a proprietary production platform, we work with clients to create large volumes of product video ads using existing collateral and data. The result is high production quality, inexpensive interactive advertisements for multiple media outlets that boost consumer engagement and ROI significantly greater than static advertising executions. Today, Liquidus produces and distributes several million commercial videos every month on behalf of its large and growing client base.

Directed the origination and structuring of high yield debt transactions for high growth technology / services businesses.+ Introduced 12 new business opportunities for investment. Five were successfully completed in the marketplace.

I directed a team focused on new business origination across the full suite of credit and banking products across a seven state Midwest territory. Key Accomplishments:+ Achieved 41% growth per annum gross revenue in 2005 and 2006 including closing seven new transactions within the top 15 new regional earners.+ Earned the “Distinguished Performer” designation (institution-wide top 5%) for origination efforts in 2005.+ Originated, closed and booked 20 new borrowers and 13 new warrant relationships to the existing portfolio.

I served as the Business Development Officer charged with new sales in structured lending in the Northwest Division (a 15 state territory).• Led and managed a five member sales and portfolio team including hiring, training and mentoring.• Tapped by management to serve as a mentor and trainer to other members of the outside of personal divisional team.Key Accomplishments:+ Grew annualized loan fee and interest income 100% per annum in a four-year period, closing over 80 transactions.+ Authored the Structured Finance Division’s first ‘Loan Documentation Guidebook’ utilized in legal negotiations.

I supported Business Development Officer’s activity and provided support and maintenance of existing client base.Key Accomplishments:+ Managed the underwriting over $200 Million in new commitments on behalf of early-stage venture backed clients.+ Developed a referral network of attorneys, accountants, and venture capitalists that is still leveraged to this day.

Provided analysis of corporate lending clients and prospects ranging in size from $1 – 50M in exposure to the bank.