Expert Details
Lending (Commercial and Residential), Banking, Finance, Economics, and Securities
ID: 726325
Illinois, USA
Expert has worked with the FDIC in resolution of non-performing assets from insolvent banks.
Being a C.F.A., Level III, and having actively managed an $8B portfolio consisting of a variety of securities, he is very well-versed on the MBS market, its composition, and performance issues. He is also well-versed with regards to securities finance, and the inner-workings of most trading houses.
He has managed $2B loan portfolios, as well as an $8B securities portfolio.
Expert has prior arbitration experience, as well as extensive knowledge of securities lending.
He worked with Fremont Investment & Loan in 2004 to prepare for the securitization and eventual sale of both the Commercial loans and Residential loans originated by Fremont.In late 2007, early 2008, he worked with JP Morgan Chase in the due diligence team that acquired Bear Stearns loan portfolios in 2008.By mid-2008, he worked with Bank of America on the due diligence team to review and valuate the Merrill Lynch & Co. loan and securities portfolios.
Education
Year | Degree | Subject | Institution |
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Year: 1994 | Degree: M.B.A. | Subject: Economics | Institution: LaSalle University |
Year: 1990 | Degree: B.A. | Subject: Economics | Institution: University of Illinois |
Work History
Years | Employer | Title | Department |
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Years: 2004 to Present | Employer: Undisclosed | Title: Managing Director | Department: |
Responsibilities:Consulting and acting as an expert witness for cases involving Banking, including all facets of lending, underwriting, servicing, and origination. |
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Years | Employer | Title | Department |
Years: 2006 to 2007 | Employer: Merrill Lynch & Co. | Title: Vice-President | Department: Business Services |
Responsibilities:Managed a portfolio of approximately $100MM, with duties including originating and underwriting transactions. |
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Years | Employer | Title | Department |
Years: 2002 to 2004 | Employer: Centier Bank | Title: Credit Manager | Department: |
Responsibilities:Managed the Credit Department, including the bank holding company's securities portfolio. |
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Years | Employer | Title | Department |
Years: 1994 to 2002 | Employer: Midwest Equities, LLC. | Title: Vice-President | Department: |
Responsibilities:Responsible for all originations, underwriting, and saleability of all transactions originated by the firm. |
Government Experience
Years | Agency | Role | Description |
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Years: 2008 to Present | Agency: State of Illinois | Role: Consultant | Description: He advised the State of Illinois in their case against Countrywide Home Loans and their unfair lending practices. |
International Experience
Years | Country / Region | Summary |
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Years: 2005 to 2007 | Country / Region: Deutsche Bank | Summary: He brought in the appropriate industry specialists and financing partners as needed. In addition, had a hands-on approach to the business with strong credit, business development and negotiating skills. He was able to execute the various transactions from start to finish and demonstrated his credit, structuring and underwriting acumen to clients and senior management. |
Years: 2004 to 2004 | Country / Region: Sumitomo Mitsui Bank | Summary: He was a key member of the private equity sponsor finance team and responsible for managing a national team of originators, underwriters and portfolio managers. Worked with the Managing Director to implement a middle-market strategy for the organization's equity sponsor coverage. |
Years: 2002 to 2013 | Country / Region: International Monetary Fund | Summary: Expert still works as a consultant for World Bank and the International Monetary Fund as an advisor in a variety of capital market and sovereign lending issues. |
Years: 2002 to 2013 | Country / Region: Bank of England | Summary: Expert works with the Bank of England regarding several compliance and lending issues as a consultant and advisor. |
Career Accomplishments
Associations / Societies |
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C.R.A., C.M.E., Ch.E. |
Licenses / Certifications |
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C.R.A., C.M.E., Ch.E. |
Professional Appointments |
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Board of Directors, University of Illinois Alumni Association. |
Publications and Patents Summary |
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Two publications, several articles published on various think-tank sites. |
Additional Experience
Expert Witness Experience |
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He has performed expert witness services for 4 cases now, and currently working with the State of Illinois in a suit against a large banking firm for fraudulent credit practices. |
Training / Seminars |
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Chartered Financial Analyst, Level III; Chartered Economist; Certified Credit Manager. |
Marketing Experience |
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Consulted with the biggest of banking institutions for various projects, including Deutsche, Credit Suisse, JP Morgan, and others. |
Other Relevant Experience |
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The combination of his banking background, educational experience, and pri testimony enables him to add value to most banking cases. |
Language Skills
Language | Proficiency |
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Spanish |
Fields of Expertise
agricultural lending, bank procedure, banking, portfolio management, business analysis, business ethics, business management, commercial real estate, commercial real estate appraisal, commercial real estate economics, commercial real estate practice, direct auto loan, loan, real estate, real estate development, real estate economics, real estate finance, residential building construction, residential housing, residential property, retail banking, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, mortgage backed security, securities finance, portfolio, securities arbitration, fixed income securities, business securities, investment banking, business economics, financial modeling, energy finance, investment management, futures (finance), bond, investment, finance, economics