As an Army officer I was responsible for delivering artillery fire on time and on target. Today, I am still passionate about building teams that have an outsized impact on their organizations.Earning a Master's degree at the University of Texas McCombs School of Business was my way of transitioning from active duty into the corporate world. Graduate school helped me recognize that the strategic planning and risk management skills I learned as an Army officer can be powerful tools for a business leader. My career has been focused on helping community banks identify and manage risk, make smart investments, and build lasting value for shareholders and depositors. As the Senior Finance Manager for a community bank, I am responsible for: • Driving financial return through the efficient use of Bank capital• Optimizing the Bank's net interest margin through the business cycle• Meeting the Bank's liquidity needs across deposit, investment and loan portfolios• Managing an $400 million fixed income portfolio and evaluating new investment opportunities• Supervising the Bank's Asset/Liability Management process and interest rate hedging strategyBeyond the daily duties of the finance and investment team, what gets me excited to go to work is the opportunity to build relationships, try new things, and learn from my colleagues. I am strong believer in the community banking model and proud of the work we do with local businesses, governments, and individual depositors.I have been fortunate to work with some amazing teams in my career and am always open to making new connections. Please feel free to reach out; I look forward to meeting or reconnecting with you.