2001 AWARDS JUDGES.Michael W. Adler Executive Vice President and Western Group Manager Fleet Capital Corp. Michael W. Adler serves as the Western Region Group Manager of Fleet Capital Corp. Mr. Adler is responsible for managing Fleet Capitals sales and operations in the Western United States Noun 1. western United States - the region of the United States lying to the west of the Mississippi River West Santa Fe Trail - a trail that extends from Missouri to New Mexico; an important route for settlers moving west in the 19th century . The functions he oversees include business development, loan administration and operations, credit analysis and underwriting. Prior to joining Fleet Capital, Mr. Adler was a managing director of ING Barings, responsible for the firm's merchant banking business in the western United States. Previously, he held a variety of origination, underwriting and risk management positions with Bank of America
Bank of America (NYSE: BAC TYO: 8648 ) is the largest commercial bank in the United States in terms of deposits, and the largest company of its kind in the world. , Security Pacific National Bank, and GE Capital. He is a graduate of Southern Methodist University Southern Methodist University, at Dallas, Tex.; United Methodist; coeducational; chartered 1911. The school's facilities include laboratories for electron microscopy and stable isotopes, a museum of paleontology, and a graduate research center. in Dallas, Texas. Fleet Capital Corp. Fleet Capital Corp., which has 25 offices located throughout the United States and more than $17 billion in committed lines of credit, is part of Fleet-Boston Financial Corp., the nation's seventh largest diversified financial holding company with more than $200 billion in assets. With nearly half of its customer base consisting of family-owned businesses, Fleet Capital provides secured loans from $10 million to $500 million across a variety of businesses. Loan proceeds can be used for family wealth liquidity, succession financing, equipment financing, working capital, acquisitions and more. And, through the resources of its parent, Fleet offers high yield debt, private placement, M&A advisory, private banking, wealth management, and many other services. Bita Ardalan Senior Vice President and Division Manager Greater Los Angeles Commercial Banking Division Union Bank of California Union Bank of California is one of the 30 largest commercial banks in the United States. It has 327 branches, the majority of which are in San Diego, Los Angeles and Orange Counties. Ms. Ardalan joined Union Bank of California in April of 1986. She has held a number of positions in the Los Angeles area and is currently the Division Manager responsible for Commercial Banking in the Greater Los Angeles Commercial Banking Group. She oversees the Ventura County/San Fernando Valley regional office, the West Los Angeles
Union Bank of California Union Bank of California is an acknowledged leader in business lending with middle market expertise, trust and investment management services, private banking and commercial and corporate lending. The bank has a growing retail base and has a well established international correspondent banking network, primarily along the Pacific Rim. Union Bank of California ranks among the 35 largest banks in the U.S., with 250 branches in California, Washington and Oregon, and offices in New York and Texas, as well as 18 international offices. Union Bank of California greatly benefits from its relationship with its majority shareholder, The Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi, Ltd., which is among the largest banks in the world. James G. Ellis James G. Ellis is dean of the Marshall School of Business at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles, California. Ellis is an expert on global commerce, a successful business executive and prominent civic leader in the Los Angeles area. Director, FAMILY BUSINESS PROGRAM Associate Professor of Clinical Marketing USC An abbreviation for U.S. Code. Marshall School of Business The Marshall School of Business (also known as USC Marshall School of Business) is the business school at the University of Southern California. It is the largest of USC's 17 professional schools. The current Dean is James G. Ellis. He brings a wealth of experience in many aspects of the business world: he has worked in Corporate America, been an entrepreneur, started his own businesses, and has worked in family-owned companies. In addition to serving from 1990-1997 as CEO of Port O Call Pasadena, an upscale home accessory retailer which was just sold, Mr. Ellis is an owner/officer of Mayco Colors, a ceramic paint manufacturer based in Columbus, Ohio. Holding a MBA degree from Harvard Business School Harvard Business School, officially named the Harvard Business School: George F. Baker Foundation, and also known as HBS, is one of the graduate schools of Harvard University. , and a BBA degree from the University of New Mexico The University of New Mexico (UNM) is a public university in Albuquerque, New Mexico. It was founded in 1889. It also offers multiple bachelor's, master's, doctoral, and professional degree programs in all areas of the arts, sciences, and engineering. , Mr. Ellis serves on a number of corporate and non-profit boards of directors, as well as in other community affairs. He is the former Chairman of the San Gabriel Valley The San Gabriel Valley is one of the principal valleys of southern California. It lies to the east of the city of Los Angeles, to the north of the Puente Hills, to the south of the San Gabriel Mountains, and to the west of the Inland Empire. Chapter of the Young Presidents Organization, and has served that group as its Regional Vice president, as well as on its International Board of Directors. USC Family Business Program The mission of the University of Southern California The U.S. News & World Report ranked USC 27th among all universities in the United States in its 2008 ranking of "America's Best Colleges", also designating it as one of the "most selective universities" for admitting 8,634 of the almost 34,000 who applied for freshman admission Family Business Program is to act as a resource for families and their businesses, providing a sophisticated forum for information about management, growth, continuity and strategy. The program brings owners and managers of mid-sized family companies together in interactive forums to address common issues and successfully work through transitions, develop strategic vision and enact strategic plans for the business and for the family as well as to access the best cutting-edge ideas and knowledge about business success in today's competitive, constantly changing economies. Joseph Mazza Managing Director Los Angeles RSM McGladrey Inc. Joseph Mazza is a managing director in the Los Angeles-area office of RSM McGladrey, Inc., a national accounting, tax, and business consulting firm serving middle-market companies. Mr. Mazza has over 17 years of diversified public and private accounting experience serving both public and privately held companies, many of which are family-owned businesses. He has provided management advisory services to clients in a wide range of industries, including manufacturing, wholesale distribution, media and communications, importing, and construction. Mr. Mazza, a Certified Public Accountant Certified Public Accountant (CPA) An accountant who has met certain standards, including experience, age, and licensing, and passed exams in a particular state. , received his Bachelor of Science Noun 1. Bachelor of Science - a bachelor's degree in science BS, SB bachelor's degree, baccalaureate - an academic degree conferred on someone who has successfully completed undergraduate studies degree in Accounting from Mercy College, Dobbs Ferry, New York Dobbs Ferry is a village in Westchester County, New York, United States. The population was 10,622 at the 2000 census. The Village of Dobbs Ferry is located in, and is a part of, the Town of Greenburgh. The village ZIP code is 10522. . He is a member of the Industry Manufacturers Council, the Valley Industry and Commerce Association, the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants With over 330,525 CPA members (in August 2006), the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) is the largest professional organization of Certified Public Accountants (CPAs) in the United States of America. , and the California and New York State Societies of Certified Public Accountants. RSM McGladrey Inc. RSM McGladrey, Inc. is a leading national accounting, tax, and consulting firm focused on meeting the needs of middle-market and family-owned businesses. With more than 3,000 employees and 100 offices nationwide, RSM McGladrey helps middle-market and owner-managed companies succeed through a broad range of services, including tax planning and compliance, information technology and e-business solutions, human resources and business operations assistance, strategic business planning, financial management, and personal wealth management. RSM McGladrey is the U.S. member of RSM International, the seventh largest tax, accounting, and consulting organization in the world, with over 600 offices in 80 countries. |
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