Mr. Long joined Allison-Williams in 1990 and is integral to the Company’s corporate finance capabilities. He has been primarily involved in arranging private debt and equity capital for companies and projects through private placements with institutional and professional investors, including projects in venture capital, specialty financial services, and real estate. He has been involved in transactions ranging from about $1 million to over $50 million. He has also co-developed and managed a specialty private equity fund sponsored by the company, with profitable results. Mr. Long earned a BA degree in accounting and finance from Bethel College (MN) in 1987 and an MBA degree in finance from the University of Minnesota in 1990. Mr. Long was awarded a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation in 1995. |