
Tom heads the firm’s US Debt Advisory practice, having built the team since joining the firm in 2011. He raises debt capital and arranges financings for a variety of transactions, including mergers & acquisitions, recapitalizations, and refinancings.
With two decades of experience in lending and advisory roles, Tom has become a trusted advisor to private equity firms and business owners. Throughout his career, Tom has worked with a variety of companies across a breadth of industries, focusing on finding the optimal credit structure so his clients can focus on their bottom line.
Prior to joining Livingstone, Tom worked in commercial banking at BMO Harris Bank and Bank of America / LaSalle Bank. Tom began his career in commercial finance with GE Capital.
Education:
- MBA, University of Chicago
- BA, Denison University
Foss Floors, a portfolio company of Wynnchurch Capital
has raised financing from
Wells Fargo
iPower, Inc.
has received financing from
JP Morgan Chase & Co.
Aeriz
has raised financing from
Chicago Atlantic Group
Xanitos, a portfolio company of Angeles Equity Partners
has raised acquisition financing from
Stellus Capital Management
Motion & Control Enterprises, a portfolio company of Frontenac
has raised acquisition financing from
LBC
The Corridor Group
has received financing from
Brightwood
Design House has acquired Leick Home
financing provided by
Fifth Third Bank & Spell Capital
PE-Owned Multi-State DSO
strategic and financial advisory services
Confidental Outcome
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