Experience

New Republic Partners

• United States
• Investment Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Executive Officer

  • Feb 2021 - Present

  Charlotte, North Carolina, United States



FLX Networks

• United States
• Financial Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Advisory Board Member

  • Jan 2020 - Feb 2022

  New York City Metropolitan Area Advisory Board member of FLX Networks, an innovative technology-enabled marketplace that revolutionizes engagement for asset and wealth management firms and financial advisors.



Legg Mason (Acquired by Franklin Templeton)

• United States
• Financial Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• EVP - Head of Business Development

  • Jan 2014 - Jan 2020

  Charlotte, North Carolina Area Executive Committee Member reporting to the CEO with direct responsibility for the firm’s Global Product Organization (Product Strategy, Development, and Management), Global M&A, and Strategic Investments.



Wells Fargo

• United States
• Financial Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• EVP - Head of Affiliated Managers

  • Jan 2009 - Jan 2014

  Charlotte, North Carolina Area At Wells Fargo Asset Management, was responsible for $100B business that consisted of eight affiliated investment firms with expertise in alternative investments, quantitative strategies, and specialty asset classes. Also responsible for leading M&A activities for all of Wells Fargo Asset Management ($450B).

• Global Chief Operating Officer

  • Aug 2008 - Dec 2008

  London, United Kingdom / Charlotte, North Carolina At Wachovia's Evergreen Investments, which was later acquired by Wells Fargo, was responsible for managing and coordinating the global execution of Evergreen’s operating plans, business priorities, and strategic initiatives.

• Chief Operating Officer

  • Apr 2007 - Aug 2008

  London, United Kingdom At Wachovia Global Asset Management, was initially appointed to be the primary liaison between senior management of a recent UK acquisition and Wachovia's Evergreen Investments and provide oversight and management of the on-going integration and development activities in the UK. Role rapidly expanded to include broad responsibility for the strategic development and operational execution of business plans for Evergreen’s international business. Wachovia and Evergreen were later acquired by Wells… Show more At Wachovia Global Asset Management, was initially appointed to be the primary liaison between senior management of a recent UK acquisition and Wachovia's Evergreen Investments and provide oversight and management of the on-going integration and development activities in the UK. Role rapidly expanded to include broad responsibility for the strategic development and operational execution of business plans for Evergreen’s international business. Wachovia and Evergreen were later acquired by Wells Fargo.

• Director of Corporate Development

  • Sep 2004 - Apr 2007

  Charlotte, North Carolina At Wachovia Corp., later acquired by Wells Fargo, was an executive with enterprise-wide responsibility for analyzing and executing mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and strategic investments. Also responsible for developing strategic business assessments and M&A strategies with a focus on Wachovia’s investment-related businesses.

• Chief Investment Officer

  • Mar 2000 - Sep 2004

  Charlotte, North Carolina At Wachovia Strategic Ventures, was responsible for managing Wachovia’s strategic venture capital group. Primary investment focus was technology-related businesses in which Wachovia’s strategic relationship could assist in market acceptance, improved investment diligence, and favorable investment terms.



Lloyd & Company

• Managing Director

  • Jun 1993 - Mar 2000

  Charlotte, North Carolina Partner in a boutique investment banking firm, founded by a former Goldman Sachs banker, which specialized in advising emerging growth businesses and more mature middle-market companies and their owners. Led both sell-side and buy-side engagements as well as advised clients’ senior management on a broad range of strategic and financial initiatives. Rapidly advanced from the firm’s first professional hire to Managing Director in four years.



Wells Fargo

• United States
• Financial Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• National Account Officer / Credit Analyst

  • Jun 1986 - Sep 1989

  Charlotte, North Carolina At First Union National Bank, which became Wachovia before it was acquired by Wells Fargo, I served in two roles: National Account Officer – Specialized Industries: Assisted in the formation of a new commercial lending area specializing in financing independent mortgage companies’ origination of first and second mortgages prior to sale in the secondary market. Credit Analyst – Capital Markets Group: Responsible for company and industry analysis and financial projections for M&A… Show more At First Union National Bank, which became Wachovia before it was acquired by Wells Fargo, I served in two roles: National Account Officer – Specialized Industries: Assisted in the formation of a new commercial lending area specializing in financing independent mortgage companies’ origination of first and second mortgages prior to sale in the secondary market. Credit Analyst – Capital Markets Group: Responsible for company and industry analysis and financial projections for M&A transactions. Show less