Mr. Steve LeFavour is the Founding Partner of The Praderia Group LLC.

The Praderia Group structures and executes customized financing solutions and advises clients on all aspects of private equity and debt transactions. Transactions for their clients address a broad range of needs, including refinancing, growth capital, buyouts, platform formation, liquidity enhancement, capital structure optimization, and project financing.

Mr. LeFavour is a seasoned executive, leader, and problem solver who loves tough challenges like rapid operational turnarounds, implementing lean and six sigma in mature industries, and running ultra marathons.

Mr. LeFavour has previously worked with Castle Placement as a member of executive management teams. He has eight turnarounds under his belt, creating significant shareholder value. Throughout his career, Mr. LeFavour has been versatile, having worked across various industries ranging from military, venture capital, heavy manufacturing, startups, nuclear and contract packaging.

Mr. LeFavour has achieved his Master of Business Administration from Keller Graduate School of Management, Milwaukee, WI, and Bachelor of Science degree in General Science from Excelsior College, Schenectady, NY.

Mr. LeFavour currently holds series 7, 63 and 79 registrations with FINRA.

Mr. Larry David is a Founder and Managing Member of The Praderia Group.

The Praderia Group structures and executes customized financing solutions and advises clients on all aspects of private equity and debt transactions. Transactions for their clients address a broad range of needs, including refinancing, growth capital, buyouts, platform formation, liquidity enhancement, capital structure optimization, and project financing.

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Mr. David is a skilled financial executive and problem solver who enjoys tackling complex challenges such as M&A/Divestitures, turnarounds, and implementing best practices. He has led successful turnarounds and completed 12 M&A transactions totaling approximately $3.5B in value, resulting in significant returns for shareholders with average MOICs ranging from 3.5 to 25 with an average of 3.75.

Mr. David has extensive experience in diverse industries such as oil & gas, energy, venture capital, manufacturing, and aerospace. He has formed partnerships with Tribal Governments and held various roles including founder, CFO, and project manager. His experience has equipped him with strong skills in managing complex projects and navigating challenges in fast growth, turnarounds, divestitures, and risk management.

Mr. David earned his Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) degree magna cum laude, as well as his Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a focus on Finance magna cum laude from The University of Tulsa.

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Mr. David currently holds series 7 and 63 registrations with FINRA.