Education
Indiana University - Kelley School of Business
MBA, Major - Finance, Minor - Strategic Analysis of Accounting Information 2000-01-01 - 2002-01-01University of Iowa College of Law
JD, Law (with distinction) 1995-01-01 - 1998-01-01Avila University
BA, Accounting (cum laude) 1992-01-01 - 1995-01-01Work Experience
Grain Management, LLC
Current
Grain Management, LLC
Sallie Mae
Current
Sallie Mae
IHS Towers
2010-01-01 - 2021-03-01
IHS Towers
ARM Capital Partners
2009-01-01 - 2010-06-01
ARM Capital Partners
J.P. Morgan
2001-01-01 - 2009-07-01
J.P. Morgan
Bryan Cave, LLP
1996-06-01 - 2000-07-01
Bryan Cave, LLP
Skills
Summary
Over the last 20+ years, Ted has worked in senior global leadership roles that have enabled him to gain valuable hands-on experience in strategy, operations, business development, risk management and investments. Prior to leading Grain's international investments, Ted advised boards, CEOs, and CFOs as a lawyer and banker working for Bryan Cave and J.P. Morgan. He moved from working with high growth telecommunications, media and technology companies in San Francisco to advise and fund strategic initiatives and growth businesses in developed and emerging markets in Europe, Africa, Asia and the Middle East. Ted served as one of the chief architects in transforming IHS Holding Ltd from a regional managed services company in Nigeria to one of the largest independent developers and owners of telecommunications infrastructure in the world. Ted led the high growth and investment phases as Chief Operating Officer, Chief Investment & Strategy Officer, and Chief Financial Officer -- leading the team that grew revenue from US$100M to more than US$1B.