Mr V. Edward Easterling, Jr

KANDO id: 8980

Bio

Prior to Wingate, Mr Easterling established Lindhurst Corporation, the private investment firm that acted as investment banker in the sale of American Federal Bank, F.S.B. to a subsidiary of Temple-Inland Inc. In 1988, Mr Easterling and two partners acquired 12 failed Texas thrifts to create American Federal with assets of $3.2 billion. As Executive Vice President of the Bank, he had both operating and strategic responsibilities. Previously, as Vice President and Treasurer of Swift Independent, he managed the treasury and corporate finance functions; and, he served as Treasurer of Valley View Capital. Mr Easterling holds a BBA, a BA in Psychology, and an MBA from Southern Methodist University.

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