David West

David West is a seasoned financial services professional with extensive experience spanning over four decades in investment banking and corporate finance. Currently serving as a Financial Services Professional at BRF since February 2023, David focuses on economic development initiatives in North Louisiana. Prior to this, positions included Managing Director at The Chicago Corporation from 2011 to 2023, Managing Director at Stout Risius Ross Advisors, LLC, and Senior Vice President at LaSalle Debt Capital Markets. David's background encompasses roles in private and public debt securities, mergers and acquisitions, and financial advisory services, with previous positions at notable firms such as ABN AMRO, A. G. Edwards & Sons, and Merrill Lynch. Academic credentials include an MBA in Finance and Accounting from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business and a BA in Business Administration and Finance from Lewis University.