ABF Journal Executive Profiles Archives - Page 5 of 6

Strategic Acquisition to Drive Profits: MB Business Capital’s Michael Sharkey Sees Bright Future for Rebranded ABL

In this Q&A with Michael Sharkey, the president of MB Business Capital discusses plans for the newly rebranded commercial bank, formerly Cole Taylor Business Capital, following MB Financial’s acquisition of Taylor Capital Group in August 2014. Sharkey aims to steer MB Business Capital toward becoming one of the country’s top ABLs.

New Asset Management Vehicle… Harnessing a Market Opportunity

Walter Owens, CEO of Varagon Capital Partners, talks about co-founding the one-stop asset manager, providing transparency to build confidence in sponsors and investors, and solidifying the reputation of his new team by financing solutions up and down the capital structure.

Navigating the Middle Market: Monroe Capital Gets the Unitranche Bump

In an increasingly complicated lending market, sometimes it pays to keep it simple. In an interview with Tom Aronson and Lee Stern of Monroe Capital, ABF Journal contributor Carol Clouse discusses the growing popularity of unitranche loans, which were first widely used during the height of the financial crisis.

September 24, 2014 Lee Stern | Monroe Capital | Tom Aronson | unitranche ABF Journal

View From The Top: Turnaround Award Winner Reflects on Notable Assignments

The 2013 M&A Advisor’s Turnaround Consultant of the Year, Mesirow Financial Consulting President Larry Lattig, talks turnarounds, industry outlook and his good fortune at having a highly competent staff surrounding him.

September 24, 2014 Larry Lattig | Mesirow Financial Consulting | Turnaround Consultant of the Year ABF Journal

From the Ground Up — Eastern Bank Calls on Barnhard to Launch ABL Group

Eastern Bank’s recent growth has led to its launch of an asset-based lending unit, headed by Robert Barnhard as team leader. Drawing upon experience gained at RBS Citizens, LaSalle Bank, IBJ Schroder and Gordon Brothers Finance, Barnhard has just the level of expertise the bank needs to become a go-to asset-based lender.

August 22, 2014 Eastern Bank | Robert Barnhard ABF Journal

Staying Customer-Focused… Service a Top Priority at Investors Bank’s New ABL Unit

Investors Bank jumped into asset-based lending late last year as part of a strategy to diversify its lending products. The group’s new executive team provides insights into how they intend to keep the customer at the center of the process by offering complete depository services plus robust ABL products, encompassing revolvers, term loans and equipment finance.

May 29, 2014 David Viggiano | Investors Bank | Joseph DeVito | Kevin Cummings ABF Journal

Charting a New Course… Hudson Valley Bank’s New ABL Plans to Play Large

Mark Fagnani took the helm at Hudson Valley Bank’s new ABL Group in fall 2013 after 34 years as a lender at Wells Fargo, Wachovia, Congress Financial and First Union, in addition to several years running his own advisory company. He shares his vision for how a smaller player in a crowded market can be more agile and play large.

April 15, 2014 Hudson Valley Bank | Mark Fagnani ABF Journal

A Shared Vision: Signature Bank’s New ABL Group Brings a Client-Focused Approach

ABF Journal contributing editor Howard Brod Brownstein chatted with Signature Bank’s new ABL group director, Robert Love, and his team: Wendy Nelson, Robert Wallace and Marissa Bianco Wych. The group — all of whom joined from Amalgamated Bank — share in Signature Bank’s client-focused approach and bring their expertise to the bank as it marks its entry into this specialized area.

March 10, 2014 Marissa Bianco Wych | Robert Love | Robert Wallace | Signature Bank | Wendy Nelson ABF Journal

Building One Relationship at a Time… Gerber Finance Appoints Friedman to Expand Footprint, Further Mission

In hiring Michael Friedman as VP of its new New England office, Gerber Finance expanded its ABL presence in another region of the country and reinforced its mission of getting to know its borrowers and their businesses on a personal level so they are better able to react to their clients’ changing needs.

January 29, 2014 Gerald Joseph | Gerber Finance | Michael Friedman ABF Journal

Forging Strong Growth — Sterling Merges with Provident to Expand Reach

In April 2013, Provident New York Bancorp and Sterling Bancorp announced they were to merge in a transaction valued at $344 million. As Sterling’s CFO Howard Applebaum explains to ABF Journal contributing editor Howard Brod Brownstein, the ultimate goal of the union is to expand product offerings, footprint and client base — while maintaining the high level of customer service for which both banks are known.

October 28, 2013 Howard Applebaum | Provident New York Bancorp | Sterling National Bank ABF Journal

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