Each week, NCC will feature in a short spotlight column the official representative from each of our Allied Leader and Allied Member companies. This week’s Allied Leader Member Spotlight is Mark Forbes, who is an Executive Director and Middle Market Commercial Banker in the Food & Agribusiness sector at J.P. Morgan.
We asked Mark three questions:
In 2-3 sentences, describe what good or service your company provides to the broiler industry.
J.P. Morgan is a leading financial services firm based in the U.S., with operations worldwide. The firm is a leader in investment banking, financial services for consumers and small businesses, commercial banking, financial transaction processing and asset management. J.P. Morgan Commercial Banking maintains a dedicated, specialized Food & Agribusiness team that supports integrated operators in the poultry and other protein sectors across the U.S.
Can you briefly describe your position and responsibilities within the company?
I am Executive Director and Middle Market Commercial Banker in the Food & Agribusiness sector, providing primary market coverage in the Southeast and other parts of the U.S. I have been aligned closely with the poultry industry for more than ten years, providing customized solutions in credit, cash management, capital markets, investment banking and asset management. I have my Certified Financial Planner license designation and an MBA degree, in addition to Investment Banking Series 79 and 63 licenses.
What is your favorite chicken dish?
Chicken casserole. Shredded chicken baked in cream of mushroom plus cream of chicken soups topped with crunchy pepperidge farm dressing is a winning combination of great taste every time.
