ESOP Finance

An ESOP can provide a tax-efficient ownership transition that allows you to preserve your company’s legacy while rewarding the employees who helped build its success. The ESOP Finance team can help you evaluate whether an ESOP is the right fit by providing objective guidance on ownership transition strategies, transaction structures, financing alternatives, and the benefits and considerations of employee ownership. If an ESOP aligns with your goals, we can leverage our extensive network of ESOP advisors, trustees, attorneys, valuation firms, and industry organizations to help assemble the right team and finance a transaction tailored to your objectives.


The right advice for a graceful exit

Our ESOP Finance team understands the unique capital needs associated with employee ownership transitions and provides tailored financing solutions to support companies before, during, and after an ESOP transaction.

  • Acquisition/ESOP transaction financing
  • Refinance subordinated seller debt1
  • Repurchase obligation financing1
  • Capex & growth financing
  • Working capital financing

About our team

Kevin Suchecki
Managing Director, ESOP Finance
404-364-2739
kevinsuchecki@synovus.com

Kevin Suchecki is a Managing Director and leader within Pinnacle Financial Partners’ ESOP Finance group, where he focuses on providing customized financing solutions to employee-owned companies and their shareholders. With more than 20 years of commercial banking experience, Kevin brings deep expertise in ESOP transactions, corporate finance, credit structuring, and relationship management. He specializes in working with ESOP-owned companies and their management teams throughout the lifecycle of an ESOP.

Brandon Harrison
Senior Credit Advisor, ESOP Finance
404-364-2752
brandonharrison@synovus.com

Brandon provides underwriting, portfolio management, and credit risk management support for the Synovus ESOP Finance Group. His responsibilities include structuring and underwriting ESOP transactions, assessing credit risk, monitoring portfolio performance, and supporting the financing needs of employee-owned businesses. Since joining Synovus in 2019, Brandon has specialized in the ESOP sector and works closely with clients and colleagues to deliver tailored financing solutions. He holds a BBA in Finance from Kennesaw State University.

Important Disclosure Information

  1. Subject to credit approval Back