or hundreds of years, community banks in the Southeast have offered local customers something that bigger banks can't. Community bankers sit with customers and explore creative lending alternatives, looking beyond credit scoring to place value on relationships with borrowers and their standing in the community.
Experience that Builds a Strong Foundation
Christopher J. Elliott, founder of GLANDON Capital Group, has devoted his career to diligent, thorough risk management while never losing sight of his commitment to an exemplary customer experience. Chris holds the prestigious credit risk certified designation (RMA-CRC) from the Risk Management Association, and is highly adept at making the most of opportunities in a changing financial marketplace. Before giving into his entrepreneurial itch, he made a major impact on the commercial lending activities of several well-known financial services companies, including 11 years at RBC Centura organizations in both Atlanta and Charlotte. Since starting out in 1989, he has arranged more than $1 billion in all types of commercial loans...and has managed regional $1 billion banking centers in Charlotte and Atlanta. Like the community bankers and private equity investors he serves, Chris' life and career has also been enriched by extensive civic and community involvement.GLANDON's core banking and real estate finance capabilities are also greatly strengthened by a strategic partnership with First American Bank & Trust Company (www.fabathens.com), a closely-held community bank that celebrated its 80th anniversary in 2008. In addition to being an investor in GLANDON, First American provides us with state-of-the-art loan administration and loan-servicing support services that are so crucial to private equity investors. They are also part of our membership of community banks. To see how we fulfill our promise to "Do Quality Work," please contact us.