Michael Willingham is a Founding Partner of Pepperwood and has enjoyed a broad range of experience where hands-on development and professional networking have been cornerstones in a notable career. With many years at Wells Fargo Bank Private Asset Management, Mike oversaw the daily operations of Portfolio Managers while personally managing $650 million of assets under management. He managed $400 million of investable fiduciary assets at Bank of America while assisting with various client relationships. Mike is a Chartered Financial Analyst candidate, and has passed the NASD Series 86 and 87 Supervisory Research Analyst exams. His Finance degree was earned at Cameron University, where Mike attended on a full academic scholarship. He is currently an employee of the FDIC working in the Division of Resolutions and Receiverships.
Michael O'Donnell has nearly 20 years of experience as a successful
entrepreneur and investment banker. Having owned, operated, and profitably
exited numerous companies, he brings a high level of expertise appreciated in
any transaction. Mr. O'Donnell has founded a variety of companies that were
involved in technical consulting, healthcare turnaround management, gaming
and slot routes, and staffing. His background in skillful negotiations, business
development, and executive management is a valuable asset to Pepperwood
Partners. Mr. O'Donnell has been a member of the Young Entrepreneurs Organization, the
Healthcare Financial Management Association, and the Turnaround Management Association. He
holds a B.A. in Business and Economics from the State University of New York and he also studied
in Salamanca, Spain. Mr. O'Donnell also holds various gaming licenses.
