Senior Commercial Banking Executive and Producing Market Leader

Senior Commercial Banking Executive and Producing Market Leader with 30+ years of experience building and scaling high-performing commercial banking platforms. Proven track record of originating and managing large middle-market portfolios, leading lender teams, and driving sustained organic growth in competitive markets.

Deep expertise across C&I, Commercial Real Estate, Leveraged Finance, and Syndicated Lending. Trusted advisor to middle-market companies on capital structure, acquisitions, restructurings, and growth financing. Consistently recognized as a top producer while developing and mentoring high-performing teams.

Professional Experience

Simmons Bank — Dallas, TX
Market President | Senior Commercial Banker
• Top-producing lender and market leader in Texas
• Built and managed ~$300MM loan portfolio with $50MM in unfunded commitments
• Originated $350MM+ in new loan commitments
• Portfolio mix: 55% C&I / 45% CRE
• Led team of 10 including bankers, portfolio managers, and support staff
• Structured transactions across C&I, CRE, leveraged finance, lender finance, and syndicated credit facilities

UMB Bank — Dallas, TX
Senior Vice President | Commercial Banking
• Founding leader of Dallas de novo commercial banking platform
• Grew loan portfolio from $0 to $500MM+ organically
• Built a diversified portfolio across C&I, CRE, and healthcare sectors
• Played key role in integration of a $4B acquisition
• Mentored lenders and supported credit structuring, underwriting, and loan approvals

Texas Capital Bank — Dallas, TX
Senior Vice President | Corporate Banking
• Developed and managed $100MM+ middle-market portfolio with $56MM in unfunded commitments
• Focused on service, distribution, and manufacturing companies
• Structured senior debt for private equity-backed M&A transactions
• Sourced and executed syndicated and participated loan transactions nationwide

BBVA Compass Bank — Dallas, TX
Vice President | Commercial Banking
• Built and managed $65MM+ C&I and CRE loan portfolio
• Supervised analysts and client support teams
• Advised clients on capital structure, financing strategies, and growth planning
• Consistently ranked in top 20% nationally; multiple “Best of the Best” recognitions

Early Career

GE Capital; G&W Asset Management; Oppenheimer Management Company
• Focused on middle-market financing, business development, and regional leadership roles

Leadership & Impact

• Built and scaled multiple middle-market banking platforms, including a $500MM+ de novo portfolio
• Consistent top producer with strong origination and relationship management capabilities
• Proven leader with experience hiring, mentoring, and developing high-performing teams
• Strong credit expertise across complex structures including leveraged finance and syndicated lending

Education & Professional Development

• Bachelor of Fine Arts — University of North Texas
• Advanced training in credit analysis, risk management, and commercial and ABL underwriting

Affiliations, Honors & Board Service

• Member: Association for Corporate Growth (ACG)
• Former sponsor: Commercial Finance Association, CCIM, NTCAR
• D CEO Dallas 500 – Recognized among most influential business leaders
• Obelisk Award Winner – Business Council for the Arts

Board Service:
• The Dallas Opera — Board of Directors
• Dallas Symphony Orchestra — Board of Governors

Core Competencies

Commercial & Corporate Lending • Middle Market Advisory • Portfolio Management • Credit Structuring & Risk Analysis • Leveraged Finance & Syndications • Business Development & Market Expansion • Strategic Planning • Team Leadership • Capital Markets & Acquisition Financing