Buddy has been active in the financial services industry for over 30 years, serving in executive management positions during that time. He was instrumental in founding multiple de novo financial institutions, including federally and state-chartered banks, trust companies and specialty finance businesses. Buddy currently is highly involved in strategic management and operations of several businesses in manufacturing, technology and financial services, while also serving as CEO and Director of Diversified Wood Products, a manufacturer of veneer products to the architectural and aircraft industries based in Jeffersonville, Indiana. Buddy graduated from the University of Mississippi with a finance degree and completed the Graduate School of Banking program at Louisiana State University.
