Stinson Securities offers more than 40 years of combined experience in the investment banking marketplace. The firm's senior team brings a unique set of expertise resulting in innovative products designed to meet the high standards and individualized needs of a diverse client base.

Lonnie Odom, President/CEO, has been an investment banker since 1983. In that time he has been lead banker on nearly 100 transactions totaling more than $1 billion. He holds Series 7, 24, 53 and 63 licenses from the securities governing body. Prior to becoming an investment banker, he worked for the City of Oakland in Planning, Community Development and Redevelopment. He holds degrees in Architecture and Urban Planning from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor.

Thomas Null, Senior Vice President, has worked in Public Finance since 1992. He has in recent years specialized in housing issues throughout the country ranging from small non-rated issues to a $180 million, multi-state, multi-tranched securitization. Tom is conversant with most credit structures including various FHA programs, Section 8. Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, bond insurance, tax credits and senior-subordinate programs. Asset types have included ‘class’ A to D apartment projects of all sizes, independent senior living and assisted living (including Alzheimer care). Tom holds Series 7 and 53 licenses as well as a doctor of jurisprudence from Willamette University College of Law and a bachelor’s degree from the University of California, Santa Barbara, where he studied both philosophy and physics

James Draper, Vice President, brings over 20 years of experience in fixed income sales and trading, starting in a large corporate environment in New York City in 1983. His role at Stinson Securities is head of underwriting, trading and institutional sales. In his 20+ years in the business, Jim has developed an extensive network of institutional and high net worth clients. Jim holds Series 7, 24 and 63 licenses.

Kweisi Mfume, Jr., Vice President- Investment Banking
Mr. Mfume has an extensive banking and investment industry background in corporate finance, fixed income and capital markets as an investment banker. Prior to joining Stinson Securities, he was the Vice President of another
San Francisco based investment bank's Washington, DC office where he led the execution of complex structured financings for both municipal and corporate clients in several industries including telecommunications, food/consumer
and energy. Accomplishments include senior managing both a $300 million and a $282 million revenue bond offering for the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority. Mr. Mfume attended Howard University and is politically and socially involved in the District of Columbia and Maryland ommunities.
Mr. Mfume's professional qualifications include FINRA Series 7 and 63 licenses, in addition to Life & Health Insurance license.

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