Steve Beriau

Managing Director, Encina Business Credit

Steve Beriau currently serves as a Managing Director for Encina Business Credit, where he is responsible for sourcing and structuring Asset Based Lending transactions. He joined Encina as a Managing Director and Senior Underwriter in 2016, completing due diligence and documenting transactions.

Prior to Encina, Steve was a Senior Underwriter for First Midwest Bank and held positions for Bibby Financial Services and MB Financial/Cole Taylor Bank within their Asset Based Lending, Cash Flow, and Commercial divisions. Steve received his Bachelor of Science in Finance and International Business from Loyola University Chicago. He remains active at Loyola as a volunteer rugby coach and member of the Loyola Rugby Alumni Board.

Any hobbies people are surprised to hear you have?

No, I tend to discuss my hobbies a little too often.

Vacation spots you recommend?

Rossland, BC for skiing and the beach towns of Sao Paulo put Rio to shame.

Most interesting company you have worked with?

A guitar manufacturer launching distribution to the U.S.

Favorite dish to cook?

Mussels

Seen any good concerts? Entertainment events lately?

Cults at Taste of Randolph, Smashing Pumpkins most recent reboot.