As of June 30th, 2021, after 48 years in banking, I have fully retired. Thank you to all who have been a part of my banking life.Cookie and I are traveling, spending time with the grandchildren, and I'm usually in my garage building furniture.I still hope to get to Spain as soon as they (and we) get Covid under control.48+ years banking executive with primary focus on retail-branch banking, small business banking, 3rd party loan review, and loan portfolio due diligence related to M&A activity. Former president of OMNI BANK, a $750 million community bank headquartered in Greater New Orleans, leading it through its recovery and ultimate sale to IBERIA BANK. As Executive Vice President of Hibernia National Bank's Retail Group, I led a team of over 2,500 bankers in 5 Louisiana regions and 165 branches representing over $15 billion in deposits and $7 billion in loans. Member of Hibernia's executive leadership committee. Led Hibernia’s Texas retail banking team to implement the bank’s expansion program and bring to profitability. Participated in numerous bank mergers and led merger teams in five bank mergers as both a buyer and seller. Heavy community involvement in leadership roles.Specialties: Consumer BankingBranch BankingSmall Business BankingMergers and integrationLeadershipTeam BuildingStrategic ThinkingSales Training- specifically Needs Based Selling
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