Leon Groce

Principal/CEO engaged in structuring commercial financings, growth capital, acquisition capital, highly leveraged balance sheets, turnarounds, exit financing, private equity, ABL lines, real estate and development funds, and financial consulting.

Growth capital, acquisition capital, highly leveraged balance sheets, turnarounds, exit financing, private equity, ABL lines, commercial real estate and development funds. Our strength is proper structuring, price expectations, and funding sources.

Originated commercial real estate and development loans, business asset based lines of credit, equipment financing, acquisition financing, SBA 7 (a) and 504 loans, residential and commercial construction loans, cash management consulting.

Responsible for managing Northern Colorado and a team of lenders who were engaged in originating, structuring, negotiating and closing commercial loans, including asset-based and real estate financings, project finance, and structured leases. Growth capital, refinancings, and restructurings across variety of industries including food, distribution, transportation, retail, manufacturing, technology, health care.

Participated in fund raising and raising the awareness of Obama platforms in the Colorado footprint.

Worked at the grass roots level to raise funds and awareness of Hilary Clinton for President platforms.

Responsible for originating, structuring, negotiating and closing commercial loans, including ABL and real estate lending, project finance, and leases. Loans for growth capital, refinancings, and restructuring across a variety of industries including food, distribution, transportation, retail, manufacturing, technology, and metals/mining, Oil & Gas, and health care.

Consulting with individuals and businesses engaged with new and emerging business endeavors; SBA 7 (a) and 504 loan packaging and funding. General business consulting including turn around management and planning. Business Plan development. Co-owner and manager of Good Fortune Mint, a chocolate mint manufacturing and distribution business; and Dynamic Directions Inc., a psychological and psychotherapy business with my spouse.

Responsible for managing Treasury and cash managemnt/banking, investments and credit administration, accounts receivable/payable, benefit plans administration, fleet management functions for a $ 100 Million check manufacturing business with 2,000 employees and 21 operating plants in the United States.

Responsible for all Cash Management consulting, marketing and sales across all industries nationwide for a large regional bank involving a staff of fifteen. Participated in product development and management with senior level managers.