Parkside Financial Bank & Trust is proud to announce the opening of a loan production office (LPO) in Denver, Colorado. As a leader in the St. Louis market, we are excited to bring our financial expertise and unparalleled service to the Rocky Mountain region. This move represents Parkside's first
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"Parkside's emphasis on access to decision-makers and truly customized solutions helps us stand out from our competitors," says Parkside President, Andrew Hereford. "We believe this will translate well in the growing Denver market."
We welcome our new team member, Senior Vice President - Commercial Lender, David Bell. David is currently the sole Denver-based Parkside representative. He will focus on providing financial solutions to middle market commercial and industrial businesses, private equity sponsored transactions, and commercial real estate opportunities throughout the Rocky Mountain region.
Strategic Expansion
Since our inception in 2008, Parkside is proud to have built relationships in nearly 30 states, providing unparalleled service from our single location in St. Louis. Many of our current clients maintain homes or operate businesses in the Rocky Mountain region. In addition, our employees, directors, shareholders and clients have built strong connections in this expanding market, making Denver a natural fit for our team. The strategic deployment of this LPO will allow us to establish new relationships and continue to serve our existing clients in the area.
Meet David Bell
David Bell is an industry leader offering more than 20 years of experience working with privately held businesses in St. Louis and Denver. A graduate of Pomona College, he began his commercial banking career in 1998 with Southwest Bank of St. Louis before moving to The Private Bank and Trust Company in 2005, eventually serving as Managing Director. In 2013, David moved to Denver and continued a successful banking career with Guaranty Bank & Trust and then CoBiz Financial, Inc. (now BOK Financial) as EVP-Commercial Banking and Structured Finance Manager.
"Working with David, a seasoned commercial lender who understands the local market and specializes in partnering with businesses to build customized solutions for financial success, provides us with the experience necessary to expand our commercial client base," explains Hereford.
David has been an active supporter of Mile High 360, a non-profit providing students access to critical out-of-school resources such as academic assistance and wellness programs. In addition to spending time with his two children, he enjoys playing competitive squash, skiing, and fly fishing.
David can be reached via email at dbell@pfbt.com.
Parkside looks forward to building relationships throughout the Rocky Mountain region. Should you have any questions regarding the Denver LPO, or if you would like to introduce us to your Denver area contacts, please contact Andrew Hereford at ahereford@pfbt.com.