G I Becker & Associates LLC

executive consultant (with significant executive officer experience) for startup and distressed banks, community banks and larger financial institutions (public and private), including: pinehurst bank, resource bank & trust, first farm bank, firstar bank of minnesota (now part of us bank), and six de novo banks. consulting services have been provided in the midwest, rocky mountain states, southwest us and california. extensive management/consulting responsibilities that included: finance/treasury, information technology, operations, funding (trade financing, equity, lt debt, etc.), risk management, trust administration and operations, money management, regulatory compliance, corporate governance and corporate administration. significant experience identifying the short-term and long-term needs of startup, high growth and distressed organizations; and developing and implementing strategies (including restructuring, profitability and growth strategies) to enhance shareholder value and al