Responsibilities included managing over sixty professionals in the origination, underwriting and distribution of leveraged loans and high yield bonds. Ran recruiting for North America Capital Markets for five years, where we significantly improved our diversity hiring statistics. I had primary responsibility for all of our financing for our Private Equity clients, which included financing new LBO's for the 25 largest PE investors. Was a member of the Capital Commitment Committee, and regularly met with regulators.

Responsible for managing over 200 employees for all banking products in North America and Latin America, including equity capital markets, debt capital markets, mergers and acquisitions, commercial banking, and private equity investments. My primary focus was US and Canada.

Held a variety of jobs during twenty-year tenure. Appointed head of Leveraged Finance in May, 2001. Was head of the Chemical Industry practice for banking from 1996-2001. From 1987-92 and 1994-96 was responsible for business origination for a variety of clients in the midwest. Worked in risk management in London from 1992-94, where I was responsible for all risk approvals (loans, derivatives, underwriting) for corporate clients throughout the UK and Europe, and was responsible for risk management of our distressed debt trading business.

Worked in the Middle Market group and Large Corporate group, focusing on all commercial banking products.

Had four different accounting jobs during my two year tenure, as well as weekly coursework and exams taught by GE. Performed monthly closings, account reconciliation, financial analysis and cost accounting.