Mr. Koehl is the Chief Financial Officer of TPDC. As CFO he oversees all daily financial transactions TPDC. He oversees and manages its treasury function, financial statements, production reports, payroll and incentive compensation systems and general financial management of the company. Mr. Koehl assists in analyzing and executing strategies to increase effective client service delivery. Mr. Koehl also plays a key role in developing business and financial models for new businesses, acquisitions and strategic initiatives the partners are engaged in including real estate investments utilizing tax credit financing, employee stock ownership plans and related incentive compensation strategies. Mr. Koehl received his B.A in Government from the University of Texas at Austin in 2003. He received his Masters in Professional Accounting from University of Texas at Austin in 2004.
Financial Consultant and President
Former manufacturing and banking executive, and current attorney. Mr. Sutherland’s legal practice focuses on technology, general corporate matters, acquisitions and dispositions, financings, and commercial transactions. His clients include financial institutions, venture capital firms, private companies, and established and growth companies seeking capital investment. Mr. Sutherland has also developed specialties in the areas of fintech, blockchain, and cybersecurity in order to keep his clients apprised of emerging technologies and their potential application in their business while ensuring proper vendor management strategies and compliance with legal and regulatory standards. Mr. Sutherland received his B.A. in Government from The University of Texas at Austin in 2003 and J.D. from St. Mary’s University School of Law in 2007. He is a member of the American Bar Association, Banking Law Committee, the State Bar of Texas, the San Antonio Angel Network, and a TechStars program mentor. Mr. Sutherland has over 12 years of experience in debt and equity financing, corporate structure and formation, site selection, grant application writing, and tax advantaged financing. He also provides advice and consulting on board oversight, performance management and talent management.
Founder and CEO
Mr. Kennedy and his firm specialize in representing banks and financial institutions throughout the United States on corporate, securities and regulatory matters. He has represented hundreds of banking organizations in mergers and acquisitions, capital raising and related expansion activities, including insurance company and securities firm acquisitions as well as numerous other product and service developments. Mr. Kennedy and his firm were actively involved in the legislative process that led to the passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.
His practice also includes representation of banks, community development entities and economic development corporations in connection with financing transactions, including tax credit financing involving the New Markets Tax Credit program and federal and state Historic Tax Credits. He founded the Subchapter S Bank Association an educational organization serving the 2100+ Sub S banks in the US and continues to serve as its President.
Kennedy obtained his A.B. from Georgetown University in 1975 and J.D. form St. Mary’s University School of Law in 1978. He currently serves on the Independent Bankers Association of Texas Board of Directors and the Texas Association of Bank Counsel.
