Wes Oakford

Wes Oakford has a diverse work experience spanning over 15 years. Wes is currently working at Byline Bank as the Vice President of Byline Sponsor Finance. In this role, Wes focuses on providing senior secured cash flow loans to private equity backed lower middle market companies. Prior to their current position, Wes worked at Barings as an Associate Director in Global Private Finance. Before that, they gained experience as an MBA Intern at Brookside Mezzanine Partners. Wes also worked for Romney for President as a Senior Research Analyst. Wes started their career at US Trust as an Analyst and later worked as a Research Analyst for Romney for President, Inc. Additionally, Wes has held positions as a Research Intern at the National Republican Senatorial Committee and as an Intern at the U.S. House of Representatives.

Wes Oakford completed their Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) degree in Finance and Entrepreneurship at Babson F.W. Olin Graduate School of Business in 2016. Prior to that, they attained a Bachelor's Degree in Government from St. Lawrence University, graduating in 2006. In 2005, Wes participated in a study abroad program at Franklin College Switzerland. Wes had also attended Millbrook School from 1999 to 2002, although their specific degree or field of study during that time is not provided.