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Educational Background
- Master of Business Administration, Gies College of Business, University of Illinois, 2021
- Bachelor of Science, Highest Honors, Finance, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 1989
Positions Held
- Clinical Assistant Professor of Finance, Finance, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2023 to present
- Instructor of Finance, Finance, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2021-2023
- Senior Director, Investment Banking, William Blair & Company, 2007-2023
- Managing Director, Co-Head of Consumer Goods Corporate & Investment Banking, Banc of America Securities, 1999-2006
Honors and Awards
- Dean's Impact Award, Gies College of Business, 2024-2025
Current Courses
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Investment Banking Academy (FIN 391) A diversified curriculum designed to prepare students for a successful career in investment banking; course incorporates peer mentorship, guest lectures (from bankers, accountants, private equity associates and hedge fund analysts), a case competition and a field trip. Course will not satisfy Finance major requirements.
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Investment Banking (FIN 463) The mechanics of financial statement analysis and ratio analysis; development of investment banking/corporate finance valuation models (including DCF, leveraged buyout and merger models) in order to determine the intrinsic value of companies and price investment banking deals.
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Investment Banking (FIN 526) Provides key building blocks necessary for a career in investment banking, valuation and other related fields. It is designed to provide a practical application of financial statement analysis, modeling, valuation, and presentation skills commonly performed by industry professionals.