Parker Laville is a seasoned corporate and investment banking executive with over 37 years of experience in capital markets, structured finance, and lending. A dynamic leader with an exceptional track record in financial strategy, risk management, and client relationship development, Parker has successfully led teams, advised businesses, and structured complex financial solutions across multiple industries, including energy, oil and gas, renewable energy, manufacturing, real estate, and corporate finance.
Throughout his career, Parker has built and managed multi-billion-dollar portfolios, working closely with C-suite executives, financial sponsors, and institutional investors to drive growth, mitigate risk, and enhance profitability. His expertise spans reserve-based lending (RBL), private credit, structured debt, trade finance, treasury management, and equity capital markets, making him a trusted advisor for businesses navigating financial complexities.
Parker recently served as managing director at Impact Strategic Funding, specializing in providing debt financing solutions for lower middle-market companies, aligning businesses with SBA, USDA, SBIC loans, asset-based lending, and private credit for working capital, M&A, recapitalization, and refinancing. He collaborated with capital providers and advisory teams to develop tailored financial strategies that support long-term business success.
Previously, Parker held executive leadership positions at global financial institutions, including Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank (CACIB), Commonwealth Bank of Australia, Natixis, and Société Générale. At CACIB, he led the U.S. Reserve-Based Lending (RBL) group, managing a team of senior bankers and driving strategic capital deployment for independent oil and gas producers. His tenure at the Commonwealth Bank of Australia was marked by the successful expansion of the bank’s presence in the U.S. energy market, where he led teams in New York and Houston and spearheaded major client development initiatives.
During his 16-year tenure at Natixis, Parker oversaw a $2 billion loan portfolio, generating over $250 million in loan, fee, advisory, and cross-sell income. His deep understanding of capital markets, risk assessment, and financial structuring allowed him to deliver high-value financial solutions to corporate clients, institutional investors, and private equity sponsors.
Beyond banking and finance, Parker has been an active member of industry associations, including the Independent Petroleum Association of America, Houston Energy Finance Group, and Independent Producers Association. His professional influence extends internationally, having conducted business in France, Mexico and Australia, and he is fluent in English with basic proficiency in French. Finally, Parker closely follows new technologies such as Blockchain and AI.
Parker holds a master of business administration (MBA) in finance and accounting from Louisiana State University, where he was a recipient of the Outstanding MBA Student Scholarship, and a bachelor of science in petroleum engineering from the same institution. He also holds Series 79 and 63 investment banking licenses.
In addition to his corporate achievements, Parker is deeply committed to governance, mentorship, and strategic advisory roles. He currently serves on his church advisory board and as a board member for his property owners association (POA). Previously, he was a board member for the Commonwealth Bank of Australia’s U.S. operations, contributing to high-level financial and risk management strategies.
As he transitions into board service, Parker seeks to leverage his decades of leadership, financial expertise, and governance knowledge to support organizations in finance, energy, and corporate development. His ability to guide strategic decision-making, oversee financial oversight, and mentor executive teams makes him an exceptional candidate for board and advisory roles.
Outside of his professional career, Parker enjoys spending time with family and grandchildren, water skiing, and wake surfing. A firm believer in giving back, he is eager to apply his knowledge, experience, and leadership to help organizations navigate financial challenges, implement sound governance, and achieve long-term success.
Character: Parker Laville is a principled and results-driven leader with a strong commitment to integrity, mentorship, and governance.
Knowledge: With 37 years of experience in corporate and investment banking, Parker possesses deep expertise in capital markets, structured finance, risk management, and client relationship development.
Strategic: He has a proven ability to lead financial teams, manage multi-billion-dollar portfolios, and develop tailored financial solutions that drive growth, mitigate risk, and enhance profitability.
Communication: Parker excels in engaging with C-suite executives, financial sponsors, and institutional investors, effectively articulating complex financial strategies and fostering collaborative partnerships.
