Prior to founding Fountain Gate Advisors, Chris was a senior industrials leveraged finance originator at Truist Securities and its predecessor firm, SunTrust Robinson Humphrey.

Chris’ responsibilities included originating and executing financing transactions for corporate and sponsor clients across pro rata, institutional term loans, and high-yield markets.

Prior to joining SunTrust Robinson Humphrey, Chris held commercial banking roles at SunTrust Bank and Regions Bank.

Chris went through formal C&I and commercial real estate credit training at SunTrust Bank and is a CFA® Charterholder. 

Fountain Gate Advisors is no longer active, as Chris joined Regions Securities in the third quarter of 2024 to advise middle market companies on corporate finance transactions.