Specialized Talent Bios

BRIAN ABNER
Director of Market Strategies

Brian Abner has 21 years experience of intense market analyses on a broad spectrum of activities. His career began in the construction industry where he worked as an assistant project manager in overseeing project management and assuring compliance to project schedules and budgets. Upon earning his business degree, he moved into the executive management arena for heavy manufacturing where he first became involved with strategic consulting and analysis for complex operations systems for GM and Chrysler. There he developed a distinct talent for ascertaining benchmarks for company performance and deciphering strategies to best align resources to meet the rendering of products and services.

As VP / National Real Estate Market Analysis at SouthTrust Bank, he was heavily involved with risk mitigation by compiling reports for federal regulators to keep the institution out of criticism for commercial and residential market exposures.

Mr. Abner is a seasoned specialist in helping business leaders articulate and clarify their business objectives and then determining recommendations and solutions that these leaders can use to grow their businesses strategically. He offers tremendous expertise in challenging environments, needs assessment, use of sophisticated network and internet data collection techniques, integral data assessment, market monitoring, management reporting, and portfolio analysis. His broad background makes him very effective in trouble shooting and problem solving.

EDUCATION - Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration; Shorter College:

SPECIALIZED TRAINING - TQM & Statistical Process Control; Professional Career Development Institute in Housing & Real Estate Inspection training

 

STEVE DAVIS
Senior Project Manager

Steve Davis has over 30 years serving as a Senior Project Manager. He has held senior positions of leadership in design management, construction management and real estate management for top Fortune 100 companies.

As a Senior Project Manager for LEVEL5, he has planned and managed the construction of various projects. This wealth of knowledge ranging from data centers, central offices, and administrative buildings brings value to our Clients.

Mr. Davis’ experience brings a unique perspective to planning, designing, and constructing a facility coupled with vast knowledge of overall building performance, facilities operation and maintenance. Steve is very client focused and has strong inter-personal skill sets that allow him to lead his project teams to success. He completes projects on time and within budgets while ensuring the quality and expectations of the client are met.

EDUCATION - Marsh Draughn College - Building Construction Management

SPECIALIZED TRAINING - FMA certification for facilities management from the BOMI Institute and PMP certification from the Project Management Institute for Project Management Professionals.

 

TOMMY LOO
Director of Business Strategies

Tommy Loo has over 25 years experience working with financial institutions in consulting and management capacities. These roles have encompassed management of various operational areas within financial institutions as well as operations analysis and troubleshooting in consulting engagements. Mr. Loo's vast array of skills and experience, developed over years in management and staff positions with major financial institutions as well as a numerous consulting engagements, give LEVEL5 clients the analytical experience they need to plan for growth while maintaining efficiency.

As the Director of Business Strategies, Mr. Loo is responsible for providing operations consulting services for LEVEL5 clients. Mr. Loo works directly with CEOs and senior managers of financial institutions to evaluate the institutions' operational functions and define strategic objectives. To do so, Mr. Loo examines the institution's organizational structure, operating methods, and technology. He benchmarks performance against growth goals to define requirements and make recommendations to maintain efficient, effective operations while reaching strategic goals. The recommendations are based on collaboration with the institution and a clear understanding of qualitative and quantitative aspects of the analysis.

Mr. Loo is well versed on the emerging trends and technologies in the financial services industry and their impact on operations. Mr. Loo continuously updates his knowledge through seminars and close working relationship with major industry vendors as well as LEVEL5 clients.

EDUCATION - Bachelor of Business Administration, Management Georgia State University:

Additional courses from Bank Administration Institute and American Institute of Banking

PUBLICATIONS - In trade resources including Credit Union Times, and ABA Journal

SPECIALIZED TRAINING - TQM Techniques and Cost Analysis