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2016Bankers Healthcare GroupMEDIA KIT
Updated June 2016 ■ Contact: Pat Harrigan 315.671.4129 ■ [email protected]
# OF EMPLOYEES300+
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BANKERS HEALTHCARE GROUP
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Since 2001, Bankers Healthcare Group has been committed to providing hassle-free financial solutions to healthcare professionals, including working capital loans, credit cards and insurance services. BHG has provided more than $2 billion in funding to thousands of satisfied customers nationwide. Inc. has recognized the company ten times for growth and job creation.
MISSIONBankers Healthcare Group exists to create the most innovative financial solutions for healthcare professionals.
BUSINESS OVERVIEW
NATIONAL MARKETING OFFICE
238 Division Street Syracuse, NY 13204
CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS
10234 W State Road 84Davie, FL 33324
FINANCIAL HEADQUARTERS
201 Solar Street Syracuse, NY 13204
NATIONAL SALES OFFICE
122 East 42nd Street, Suite 700 New York, NY 10168
LOCATIONS
ABOUT BHGWORKED WITHover 100,000 healthcare professionals
BANKERS HEALTHCARE GROUP
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ALBERT CRAWFORDChairman/Chief Executive Officer
BOB CASTROPresident and Co-Founder
ERIC CASTROCOO and Co-Founder
ED DURANTChief Financial Officer
CHRISTOPHER CALI, ESQ.General Counsel
CHRIS PANEBIANCOChief Marketing Officer
JUAN CARLOS ORTIGOSAChief Credit Officer
CHRIS HUNTChief Technology Officer
TYLER CRAWFORDChief Business Development Officer
APRIL BRISSETTEChief Lending Officer
EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT TEAM
KEITH GRUEBELEDirector of Sales Operations
JAMIE BETH WIEGANDController
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Albert is an owner and co-founder of BHG, currently serving as the company’s chairman and CEO. In this role, he manages the Syracuse, New York office and oversees all accounting, credit, legal and financing activities.
For the past 25 years, Albert has coordinated loan sales between community banks and borrowers. Since starting BHG in October of 2001, Albert has managed the sale of more than $2 billion in medical financing with more than 550 community banks nationwide.
Albert obtained his B.A. from Gettysburg University in 1984. He has previously held licenses as both a commodities broker (Series 3) and stockbroker (Series 7). He is also the sole owner and President of A.C. Crawford Futures, Ltd.
In 2009, Albert was selected to be a member of The CEO Project. Several hundred of the nation’s top CEOs were considered for this distinguished membership, with only ten invitations extended.
Along with his partners, Albert was also honored as a prestigious Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year® award winner in 2012.
He currently resides in Cazenovia, New York with his wife and family.
BIOGRAPHIES
ALBERT CRAWFORDChairman and Chief Executive Officer
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Bob is an owner and co-founder of BHG, currently serving as the company’s president. As president, Bob leads all origination activities from BHG’s headquarters in Davie, Florida. Since forming BHG in 2001, Bob has originated more than $2 billion in commercial medical loans. As a result of this sustained growth, BHG has been recognized by Inc. magazine as one of America’s fastest-growing private companies nine times.
Prior to starting BHG, Bob and his brother Eric founded Finance Team of America, a commercial finance institution headquartered in Florida. From 1993 to 2001, FTA was responsible for originating $350 million in commercial financing. FTA was considered a top originator by several prominent lending institutions, leading to a letter of intent to be purchased by Finantra Capital. FTA declined the offer, choosing instead to grow the company. In October of 2001, the Castro brothers partnered with Albert Crawford to form BHG.
Additionally, Bob is responsible for initiating corporate partnerships on behalf of BHG, including the Arthritis Foundation, the Children’s Hospital Foundation and Children’s Miracle Network. He also financed a medical mission to northeastern Brazil. Bob’s personal and professional achievements led to his selection, along with his partners, as a prestigious Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year® award winner in 2012.
He currently resides in Fort Lauderdale, Florida with his wife and two children.
BIOGRAPHIES
ROBERT CASTROPresident
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Eric is an owner and co-founder of BHG, currently serving as the company’s chief operating officer. In this role, Eric oversees company operations from BHG’s headquarters in Davie, Florida.
Prior to starting BHG, Eric served for three years as regional director for the Better Business Bureau of Florida. In 1993, he founded Finance Team of America with his brother Bob. Eric served as vice president, COO and chief credit officer, where he facilitated and underwrote approximately $350 million in commercial financing. During his tenure, FTA became the primary origination source for four national leasing companies and was considered one of the top commercial originators in the country.
Eric obtained his degree while serving three years in the United States Marine Corps. In 2012, Eric was honored with his partners as a prestigious Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year® award winner.
He currently resides in Sunshine Ranches, Florida with his wife and family.
BIOGRAPHIES
ERIC CASTROChief Operating Officer
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PRACTICE AND BUSINESS LOANSBHG’s business loan program provides healthcare professionals with working capital to grow their practice, consolidate commercial debt, increase cash flow or build an emergency reserve. The loans feature 24-hour approval and funding up to $500,0001 in as few as 3 days. In addition, the loan will not appear on the borrower’s personal credit report.
PRODUC T OF F ERI NGS
SOLUTIONS FROM BHG PARTNERS
BUSINESS AND PERSONAL CREDIT CARDS The BHG Power MasterCard® is designed for and exclusively available to healthcare providers and comes in a line of six different business and personal credit cards. Rewards cards feature double points on purchases with medical and dental suppliers, healthcare associations and organizations, and colleges, universities and professional schools. Personal credit cardholders have access to Apple Pay™ payment technology.
MasterCard® and the MasterCard Brand Mark are registered trademarks of MasterCard International Incorporated.
INSURANCEBHG Insurance Services, a partner company of Bankers Healthcare Group, is a licensed agency designed to provide customized insurance solutions exclusively to healthcare professionals. Through BHGIS, healthcare professionals can acquire a range of personal and business insurance products, including homeowners, auto, professional liability, as well as business owner and commercial policies.
1 Subject to credit approval. Loan sizes and interest rates vary and are determined by applicant’s credit profile. Call for full program details.
SOLUTIONS FROM BHG
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Albert Crawford and brothers Eric and Bob Castro founded Bankers Healthcare Group in 2001 by combining an innovative, hassle-free lending model with a competitive business financing solution for physicians, dentists and veterinarians. Since then, the company has grown tremendously—adding new products, offices and partnerships with medical and dental associations and Pinnacle Financial Partners, an $8 billion dollar institution.
2005Ranked no. 5 overall on Inc. magazine’s annual list of America’s fastest growing
privately held companies, the Inc. 500|5000
2010BHG Chairman and CEO Albert Crawfordselected to participate in the CEO Project
2012Opened National Sales Office in New York City
Surpassed $200 million in funded loans for a single year
BHG owners named Ernst & Young Entrepreneurs of the Year in Florida
2013Received the Inc. Hire Power Award for job creationMoved into newly renovated Financial Headquarters in Syracuse, NYSurpassed $1 billion in total funded loans
2015Moved into newly renovated corporate
headquarters in Davie, FLPinnacle Bank acquired 30% share in BHG
2016Pinnacle purchased additional 19% of BHG, increased ownership stake to 49%
HISTORY
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RECOGNITION
American Heart Association Fit-Friendly Worksite Award 2016
CenterState CEO Ambassador Award of Recognition 2015
CenterState CEO Economic Champion 2014
CNY’s Best Places to Work Winner 2013, Finalist 2014-2015
CNY Business Journal Healthy Workplace Awards 2015
CNY Business Journal Workplace Wellness Award 2014
Florida Trend 350 Largest Companies in the State 2011-2012
Healthiest Employers of CNY 2015
Hispanic Business Journal, 100 Largest U.S. Hispanic-Owned Companies 2011
Hispanic Business Journal, 500 Largest U.S. Hispanic-Owned Companies 2010-2012
Interactive Media Awards 2012, 2009, 2013
LinkedIn’s Top Performing Sponsored Updates 2014
South Florida Business Journal Best Places to Work Winner 2016
South Florida Business Journal Best Business of the Year Award Finalist 2015
South Florida Business Journal Florida Fast 50 2014-2015
South Florida Business Journal Top 100/Largest Private Companies 2009-2011, 2013, 2015
South Florida Business Journal Top 25 South Florida Hispanic-Owned Businesses 2014-2015
Sun Sentinel & WorkplaceDynamics Top Workplaces of South Florida 2015-2016
Tampa Bay Business Journal Florida Fast 100 2014-2015
America’s Fastest Growing Private Companies
2005, 2007-2012, 2014-2015
100 Top Earning Hispanic-Owned Companies
2014
Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Winner 2012, Finalist 2011
America’s Most Financially Healthy Organizations
2010
Hire Power Award recipient for job creation
2013
Great Place to Work certified
2016