Finance professional with over 25 years of portfolio, financial analytics, data management and technology architecture design roles focused on providing integrated solutions that automate and optimize lending processes. Most recently was the Chief Information Officer of LQD Business Finance where he was responsible for all systems, analytics, automations, and integrations for a cloud-based lending and servicing platform. Previously held positions at LaSalle Bank, ABN Amro, JPMorgan Chase, Bear Stearns, and Arch Bay Capital. BS from the University of Illinois.

Credit professional with over 25 years of direct lending experience, focused primarily on banking clients in the middle market. Assisted portfolio customers with acquisitions, asset disposition, profit enhancement, and turnarounds. Significant background in all aspects of lending; field audit, underwriting, portfolio management, and business development. Experience in ground up developments of direct lending, originations, and portfolio maintenance platforms. BA from Southern Illinois University.

Eric is a Partner at Aequum Capital, where he focuses on originating, underwriting, and transaction execution across the firm’s platform. He oversees credit underwriting, deal structuring, portfolio oversight, and special situations, while working closely with management teams, private equity sponsors, and advisors. He brings more than 15 years of experience across direct lending, credit investing, and capital markets. Prior to Aequum, Eric served as Director of Credit for a lower middle market credit fund. He also spent eight years at J.P. Morgan, most recently as a Vice President in the firm’s loan syndication group. During his tenure, he held various roles across real estate banking, commercial lending, and debt capital markets. Eric holds both a BA and MBA from University of Illinois.

Credit and lending professional with over 10 years of experience in asset-based and commercial lending. Previously VP of underwriting for HTLF Specialized Industries and director of portfolio management for a lower middle market credit fund. Prior to this held portfolio and underwriting positions with GE Capital and Fifth Third Bank. MBA from the University of Chicago and BA from Eastern Illinois University.

Accounting and Finance professional with over 18 years of financial statements, audit, treasury, process improvement, project management and team management experience. Most recently was the Assistant Controller of White Oak Credit Services overseeing multiple private credit affiliate companies including Real Estate Development, Equipment Financing and Asset Based Lending. Prior to that held positions in various capacities at Goldman Sachs, Cantor Fitzgerald, JP Morgan Chase, Bear Stearns. BBA from Pace University.

Business Development, Credit, and Leadership professional with 35+ years of experience in commercial finance, with a particular emphasis on senior secured asset-based lending. Further emphasis on the turnaround management space and as a Chief Financial Officer. Previous experience includes 16 years in various Sales and Sales Management positions with Pathward, N.A., and its predecessor, Crestmark Bank, as well as 10+ years Sales and Portfolio Management positions within Bank ABL and Private Equity. MS in Leadership from Trine University, and a BA in Finance from Michigan State University.

Credit and lending professional with over 5 years of experience in asset-based lending and finance. Previously a Senior Consultant at FTI Consulting, performing diligence on ABL, ABS, and whole-business securitizations. Prior to that, coordinated operations for direct lending transactions at Twin Brook Capital Partners. BS from the University of Alabama.

Business development professional with 10 years of experience split between commercial lending and investment banking focusing on transactions within the lower middle-market. Prior to Aequum, was a VP at SouthStar Capital, where he sourced commercial lending opportunities. Additionally, held various roles at Align Business Advisory and Sequence Financial facilitating capital raises and mergers and acquisitions. MBA from the College of Charleston and BA from Georgia Southern University.

Financial Operations professional with over 3 years of experience within Financial Planning and Analysis, Operations, and Business Strategy. Previously a Financial Analyst at Comcast, specializing in OPEX throughout the P&L as well as executive reporting for all products and services. Prior to that managed and grew client relationships as a supply chain specialist for Momentum Beverage Company. BS from the University of Oregon.