
40 Years of Industry Experience in Lending, Servicing, Operations & Compliance
Banking Expert Witness and Litigation Support
Serving Attorneys Nationwide

Case Assessment & Consulting
Expert Reports
Depositions
Trial Testimony
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About
I am an independent banking expert witness and former senior banking executive with more than 40 years of experience. My background includes executive leadership roles such as Market President, Chief Lending Officer, and Director of Mortgage Lending, with direct responsibility for retail banking operations, mortgage lending, commercial lending, consumer lending, and credit administration.
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My experience includes working directly with outside counsel in contested matters and serving as a designated bank witness in depositions and at trial.
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I provide independent expert witness services and litigation support in banking and lending matters nationwide, including mortgage, consumer, and commercial lending practices, institutional standards of care, governance, and oversight. Engagements may involve early case assessment, operational and compliance analysis, and, where appropriate, deposition and trial testimony.
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​All opinions are independent and non-advocacy in nature. Compensation is not contingent upon the outcome of any matter or the substance of opinions rendered.


Testimony Experience
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Trial testimony in federal court, United States District Court for the Western District of Arkansas involving financial and banking matters.
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Grand jury testimony convened by the United States District Court for the Western District of Arkansas relating to financial and banking matters.
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Depositions and trial testimony in civil litigation involving banking and financial matters in Arkansas state courts.
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Testimony in adversary proceedings before the United States Bankruptcy Court.
Banking Expert Witness Areas of Expertise​
Representative and non-exhaustive, based on professional experience
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Generally Accepted Banking Practices
​Independent evaluation of banking operations and decision-making in relation to generally accepted industry practice and risk-based frameworks.
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Loan Documentation
Review of loan file documentation, completeness, and consistency with institutional policies, procedures, and customary lending practices.
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Litigation Support
Work product and support designed to help counsel evaluate banking records, practices, and operational context for litigation strategy.​​
Bank Governance, Internal Controls & Risk Management
Assessment of governance structures, internal controls, escalation processes, and operational risk management within financial institutions.
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Elder Financial Exploitation
Analysis of transaction activity, monitoring processes, and escalation practices relevant to alleged financial exploitation of vulnerable customers.
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Residential Mortgage Lending​
Evaluation of mortgage origination processes, underwriting practices, and loan file documentation within a banking operations context.
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Consumer Real Estate Compliance​
Review of consumer compliance practices and documentation related to mortgage and consumer lending operations (e.g., disclosures and process controls).
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Construction Lending​
Assessment of construction lending administration, draws, inspections, documentation controls, and generally accepted construction lending practices.
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Commercial Lending
Review of commercial credit practices, underwriting, documentation, and monitoring consistent with institutional risk management processes and generally accepted banking practices.
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Retail Banking Operations​​
Evaluation of account operations, transaction handling, escalation protocols, and operational controls in retail banking environments.

Summary of Experience
1984 - 2026
First National Bank of Fort Smith — Senior Vice President, Director of Mortgage Lending
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Chambers Bank — Senior Vice President, Mortgage Lending
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Bank OZK — Division President, provided leadership over retail and lending teams. Managed bank-wide CRA lenders. Led PPP in Arkansas. Supported due diligence and acquisition teams throughout Florida, Georgia, and North Carolina.
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First Federal Bank — Chief Lending Officer, Loan Committee Chairman, Division President. Managed lending and retail operations. Served on the five-member executive team that led the bank through its IPO. Oversaw annual regulatory examinations as the bank’s designated examiner liaison.
Education and Credentials
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B.S.B.A., Finance, Banking & Real Estate — University of Arkansas, Sam M. Walton College of Business (1984)
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Certified Real Estate Appraiser (CR) — (formerly licensed) background and experience in valuation review and collateral oversight.
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Certified Real Estate Broker — (formerly licensed) background in real estate transactions relevant to lending.
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