With over two decades of combined consulting and investment experience, he brings a rare balance of strategic execution and capital markets depth. His work in middle-market consulting honed his ability to drive operational turnarounds and lead merger integrations—including serving as interim CFO for a distressed business—skills directly applicable to value creation within portfolio companies. As a senior portfolio manager at MetLife Investments, he oversaw $15 billion across high-yield bonds, bank loans, and public equity, complemented by prior roles in leveraged finance at Zions Bank and investment banking at Thorpe Capital. He holds an MBA in Finance from Wharton and a B.S. in Finance from the University of Utah, and is a CFA charterholder. His background equips him to underwrite risk, structure capital, and partner with operators to drive EBITDA expansion.