Direct: 224.235.4551
Email: adichiara@gibraltarbc.com
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Anthony and his team are fresh faces in the lower middle market independent finance world, where they use a relationship-oriented approach to creatively structure asset based credit facilities for companies with up to $100 million in revenue. Anthony’s background comprises extensive experience at leading banks and finance companies including Wachovia Capital Finance, Merrill Lynch Capital, Heller Financial and Fleet Capital Corp., among others. He is active in the Commercial Finance Association, Turnaround Management Association, Association of Merger and Acquisition Advisors and Association for Corporate Growth. When Anthony is not growing Gibraltar’s business, he enjoys spending time with his wife and three children, staying fit as an avid runner and following alma mater Notre Dame on the football field and hardcourt.

Direct: 980.244.1376
Email: mconrad@gibraltarbc.com
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Mike joined Gibraltar to open up the Charlotte office, where he is responsible for originating and executing new loan relationships in the Southeast region. His is also focused on developing ongoing value-added relationships with restructuring advisors, investment bankers, private equity groups and other transaction-oriented professionals in his region. Prior to Gibraltar, Mike spent nearly 25 years in various originations roles with companies including Wells Fargo and Bank of America’s asset based financing and corporate investment banking groups. At Wells, he was instrumental in developing the private equity asset based direct originations effort. Mike and his wife have two sons. His family enjoys tennis, running, cooking and traveling. Mike graduated from Wake Forest and enjoys following Deacon sports and attending Carolina Panthers games.

Direct: 224.235.4549
Email: dmeier@gibraltarbc.com
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Dave prides himself on a dedicated and creative approach to providing asset based financing solutions to lower middle market companies. Having provided credit from both the senior and junior perspective, he brings a unique background to the Gibraltar sales team, as well as experience at prominent capital providers, such as Heller Financial, FINOVA Capital, Wells Fargo Foothill and Gladstone Capital, among others. Dave is active in the Turnaround Management Association and Association for Corporate Growth. Outside of seeking new business opportunities for Gibraltar, he enjoys spending time with his wife and daughter, exploring new music and biking (when Chicago weather cooperates). Dave is a Western Illinois Leatherneck and is excited by the prospects for his graduate school alma mater University of Illinois’ football team.

Direct: 310.921.9190
Email: sshapiro@gibraltarbc.com
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In representing the West region for Gibraltar, Scott approaches every commercial financing request by first listening to his client’s needs and then structuring a credit facility accordingly. He brings over 15 years of commercial finance experience to his role, having worked at both privately held and bank owned commercial finance companies. Scott is active in the local chapters of the Risk Management Association and a former board member of the Los Angeles chapter. He graduated from the University of California at Santa Barbara and currently resides in Redondo Beach with his wife and two children. When not helping clients with financing, Scott enjoys playing golf and beach volleyball.

Direct: 551.206.4767
Email: ekaplan@gibraltarbc.com
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Having spent over 16 years in direct lending, private equity investing and restructuring advisory focused on lower middle market and middle market companies, Elijah’s broad background allows him to understand borrowers’ needs and tailor best-fit financing solutions. Prior to joining Gibraltar, Elijah honed his collaborative approach to working with management teams and private equity sponsors while at DeloitteCRG, Hudson Capital Partners, Marathon Asset Management and Albion Investors. Elijah is an active member of TMA and ACG. Living in New Jersey with his wife and three children, Elijah considers his greatest accomplishment to be raising three loyal Denver Broncos fans in the New York area.

Direct: 214.347.0600
Email: ssimmons@gibraltarbc.com
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Providing thoughtful, creative, asset-based capital to companies in need is a passion for Scott. For the last 25 years, he has enjoyed building relationships and structuring deals in the Southwest region. During his time with FINOVA/TEXTRON, First Capital, and AloStar Scott utilized his consultative approach to capital solutions to become a trusted advisor for borrowers and referral sources, including junior and senior lenders and equity sponsors. Scott enjoys spending time with his wife, two daughters and son, chasing high school and extracurricular activities, as well as, Oklahoma State Cowboy sporting events.