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Brett Cowden's Bio:
Brett Cowden's Experience:
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VP - Community Banking at Hancock Bank
December 2012 - December 2013 -
Financial Services Representative at MetLife
June 2009 - December 2012Metropolitan Life Insurance Company (MLIC), NY, NY 10036. Securities and Investment Advisory Services are offered by MetLife Securities, Inc. (MSI) (Member FINRA/SIPC) and a Registered Investment Adviser. Branch address: . MLIC and MSI are MetLife, Inc. companies.
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VP - Corp Bkg at BBVA Compass
April 2006 - January 2009 -
SVP - Corporate Banking at Colonial Bank
October 2003 - April 2006Senior Vice President - Commercial Lending Responsible for management of $100 million loan portfolio. Exceeded production goals each year, generating approximately $50 million in new loans and over $300,000 in fee income in 2005.
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VP - Undewriting at Guilford Capital Corporation
March 2002 - October 20033/02 - 10/03 Vice President - Underwriting Responsible for comprehensive underwriting of developments being considered for investment. This includes both new construction and acquisition and rehabilitation of multi-family housing, as well as historic rehabilitation projects ranging in use from commercial space to multi-family housing. Duties include visits to proposed sites, meetings with developers, and analysis of due diligence: market studies, appraisals, financial projections, financing documents, etc. The underwriting package prepared is used both by an internal investment committee and potential investors in determining the quality of a proposed project.
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Acquisitions at Guilford Capital Corporation
August 1999 - March 2002Responsible for bringing in new projects for the purpose of syndication of low-income and historic preservation tax credits. Duties include making initial contact with prospective clients, pursuing leads from referral sources, analyzing feasibility and viability of proposed developments, negotiating deal structure, and guiding the development through the closing process.
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AVP - Commercial Banking at SouthTrust Bank
August 1996 - August 1999Responsible for management of $30 million loan portfolio. Portfolio make-up included commercial real estate, revolving lines of credit, residential real estate, SBA lending and small business financing.
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Loan Review at SouthTrust Bank
October 1995 - August 1996Responsible for reviewing market banks throughout Alabama, Florida panhandle, southern Mississippi, and Tennessee. Duties included analysis of company financial statements and assessment of overall bank compliance with sound lending procedures.
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VP - Client Services at Engage South
January 2014Engage South is the governmental affairs, smart local government, and business development services brand of PSA. Operating mainly within Alabama, Engage South has deep connections to political and business leaders.
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VP Client Services at cygnal
January 2014cygnal is the campaign, communication, pr, advertising, and advocacy services arm of PSA. Operating nationally with offices in Montgomery, Washington, DC, and Austin, cygnal works with candidates, causes, corporations, and individuals to achieve their goals.
Brett Cowden's Education:
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Auburn University at Montgomery
1996 – 1997MBA -
Auburn University
1991 – 1995BSConcentration: Finance
Brett Cowden's Interests & Activities:
Marketing, Public Relations, Communications, Federal Grants, Government Relations