Raising capital to fuel your organization’s growth
Presented By: First National Bank
Successful entrepreneurs and executives join an active private equity investor to explore the pros and cons of different ways to fund your company’s growth. From bank credit lines to working capital to private equity, you’ll learn from those who have done it what you should consider before raising your first dollar.
Moderator:
Executive Vice President of Capital Markets and Specialty Finance Businesses
F.N.B. Corporation
With more than 35 years of financial services experience, Bryant has held significant leadership roles in functions including capital markets, corporate banking and credit policy. Prior to joining FNB, he most recently served as a regional executive with The PNC Financial Services Group Inc., where he led corporate banking expansion in new markets and launched a successful energy vertical. Bryant earned both a bachelor’s degree in economics and a Master of Business Administration in finance from The Ohio State University. He embraces FNB’s commitment to community involvement.
Panelests:
Chief Finance Officer and Senior Vice President
Wabtec Corp.
Patrick has been the chief finance officer and senior vice president at Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corp. since Jan. 1, 2014, after serving as corporate controller and vice president of finance since 2003. At Wabtec, Patrick has been a key member of a management team focused on a growth strategy through new product development, international expansion and acquisition. He is responsible for a number of strategic areas including finance, information technology and supply chain.
Managing Partner
Tecum Capital
Stephen is the managing partner and co-founder of Tecum Capital, a $450 million private investment firm based in Pittsburgh, which oversees pools of committed capital focused on mezzanine debt, subordinated notes and private equity, via two active funds, Tecum Capital Partners II LP and Tecum Equity Partners III. In his current role, Stephen is responsible for providing strategic, operational and investment management leadership to the funds, including its overall planning, fundraising, growth and execution of strategy.
Owner, President and CEO
Knichel Logistics
A lifelong Pittsburgh native, Kristy is a second-generation logistics executive. She took over as president of Knichel Logistics from her father, William, in 2007. Prior to this role, she led the operations team for 10 years. As president, Kristy has been the driving force behind the company’s yearly growth and reputation as one of the top service providers within the IMC community. Since its inception, Knichel Logistics has grown from $2 million in revenue to $50 million under Kristy’s leadership.
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