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Gus Escher

Gus Escher ... Managing Member, First Enterprise Consulting LLC ... Greater New York City Area ... Capital Markets

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Gus Escher 1st Gus Escher Managing Member, First Enterprise Consulting LLC Greater New York City AreaCapital Markets Current First Enterprise Consulting LLC Previous BB&T Captial Markets, PNC Bank NA, PNC Capital Markets Inc. Education Princeton University 468 connectionsSend a messageEndorseMore options Connected 35 seconds ago RelationshipContact Info Email gescher3@msn.com IM Gustav.Escher (Skype) gescher3@msn.com (Windows Messenger) Phone 609-683-1666 (Home) Address Princeton, NJ Linkedin www.linkedin.com/in/gusescher Edit contact info Background Summary Gus is a Project Finance Consultant for Renewable Energy and Alternative Facilities throughout the US. He is a licensed Investment Banker (SEC/FINRA with Series 7, 63 & 79 in all 50 states). Gus has immediate access to Equity sources, ITC Investors, JV Partners and Debt Lenders for $2,000,000 to $100,000,000 capex projects, especially renewable and alternative energy facilities. WIth over 25 years of executive-level experience in planning, developing & financing stand-alone projects, owned both privately and by governments, Gus is expert in working on hard-to-fund projects such as Solar, Wind, Waste-to-Fuels, Waste-to-Power and Recycling facilities. Experience Managing Member First Enterprise Consulting LLC April 2012 – Present (2 years)Princeton, NJ Investment Banker / Project Consultant for Alternative and Renewable Energy Facilities - licensed in all 50 states; From Concept - to Development Management - to Financial Structuring/Proformas - to Team Coordination - to Equity and Debt execution. Managing Director BB&T Captial Markets April 2008 – April 2012 (4 years 1 month)United States Renewable, Alternative and Nano-Tech Energy Project financier & Coordinator of firm's Renewable and Alternative Energy group PNC Bank NANJ Gov. Banking Team Leader PNC Bank NA July 2002 – July 2007 (5 years 1 month) Provided state-of-the-art financial products and services to the State of New Jersey, 5 Counties and numerous muncipalities. (Open)1 recommendation Art Maurice Art Maurice President at Tonio Burgos & Associates of New Jersey I'm pleased to offer my endorsement of Gus Escher as a fine expert in the field of municipal bonds and public finance. I've had the pleasure of knowing him for some 20 years, and I endorse him thoroughly.View Vice President PNC Capital Markets Inc. July 1998 – July 2002 (4 years 1 month) Head of Multifamily Housing Bond Underwriting group; closed dozens of deals in 7 different states. President First Enterprise Corp (Consulting) October 1995 – July 1998 (2 years 10 months) VP Artemis/RBC Capital Markets Inc. July 1991 – October 1995 (4 years 4 months) Project FInance - Hsg, Healthcare, Land Dev VP-II Citicorp Investment Bank December 1984 – January 1990 (5 years 2 months) Group Head - Project and Multi-family Housing finance team. Closed FIRST Bond Issue issued by a National Bank subsidiary after 1986 tax code change. (Open)1 recommendation Terry Sanabria Terry Sanabria Managing Director, Head of Loans Sales & Trading In the 20 years that I have known Gus, starting as my first boss and then becoming a mentor of mine over the years, Gus has always impressed me with his intelligence and thoughtfulness, wit and humor and his excellent sales skills. Gus’ expertise...View Courses Princeton University Civil Engineering Public Policy Formulation Transportation Planning Urban Energy Systems Analysis Sociology of Dense Settlements Skills & Endorsements Top Skills 40Project Finance 32Finance 22Structured Finance 22Equities 22Financial Structuring 17Due Diligence 17Private Equity 14Loans 12Capital Markets 9Financial Modeling Gus also knows about... 9Venture Capital 9Renewable Energy 9Joint Ventures 8Waste to Energy 8Asset Management 8Bonds 7Funding 7Investment Banking 5Alternative Energy 4Alternative Investments 4Hedge Funds 3Team Leadership 3Corporate Finance 3Financial Analysis 3Real Estate Economics See 8+ Education Princeton University Princeton University MAUP, Urban Planning 1968 – 1971 (Open)5 courses Princeton University Princeton University BA, Architecture 1963 – 1967 Additional Info Advice for Contacting Gus Try my office line first: (609) 683-1666 - if no answer try my cell: (609) 413-1749 then There's always the email: gescher3@msn.com Recommendations Received (2)Given (3) Peter, would you like to recommend Gus? Recommend Gus NJ Gov. Banking Team Leader PNC Bank NA Art Maurice Art Maurice President at Tonio Burgos & Associates of New Jersey I'm pleased to offer my endorsement of Gus Escher as a fine expert in the field of municipal bonds and public finance. I've had the pleasure of knowing him for some 20 years, and I endorse him thoroughly. September 8, 2009, Art was with another company when working with Gus at PNC Bank NA VP-II Citicorp Investment Bank Terry Sanabria Terry Sanabria Managing Director, Head of Loans Sales & Trading In the 20 years that I have known Gus, starting as my first boss and then becoming a mentor of mine over the years, Gus has always impressed me with his intelligence and thoughtfulness, wit and humor and his excellent sales skills. Gus’ expertise and experience in the public finance arena makes him one of the industry’s most seasoned bankers. What sets him apart as a...more October 15, 2009, Terry reported to Gus at Citicorp Investment Bank ConnectionsShared (2) Jonathan CloudJonathan Cloud1st Cofounder and Executive Director at New Jersey PACE / Center for Regenerative Community Solutions, a 501c3 NJ Nonprofit Victoria ZelinVictoria Zelin1st Sustainability through Innovative Finance and Community Regeneration PreviousNext Groups Orlando Metro Business Connection Orlando Metro Business Connection Join Renewable Energy Projects Financing Renewable Energy Projects Financing Join Following WRB Energy Renewables & Environment Follow Schools Princeton University Greater New York City Area