Rahul Patel

Rahul Patel has extensive experience in the financial sector, currently serving as a Commercial Lender at First Guaranty Bank since November 2016 and previously held the role of Commercial Lending Officer. Rahul Patel co-founded RAKHIRI LLC in December 2006 and simultaneously worked at Lakeside Bank as an Assistant Vice President and Commercial Lender from August 2015 to August 2016. Prior experience includes roles as a Private Client Banker and Relationship Banker at JPMorgan Chase N.A. from June 2011 to August 2015, along with ownership of Del Taco LLC from February 2011 to January 2014, which involved developing a franchise in Houston. Earlier career experiences include managerial positions at Isle of Capri Casino from 2001 to 2005. Education includes a BBA in Marketing from The University of Texas at Austin and a BBS in Computer Science from Louisiana State University, along with recent attendance at the Graduate School of Banking at LSU from May 2019 to June 2022.