Blake Bamford
About Blake Bamford
Blake Bamford serves as the Senior Vice President at Customers Bank in Boston, MA, where he has worked since 2020. He specializes in bridge lender finance and renewable energy project finance, particularly in solar and wind energy projects.
Work at Customers Bank
Blake Bamford has served as Senior Vice President at Customers Bank since 2020. In this role, he is based in Boston, MA, and has been involved in various financial operations for four years. Prior to his current position, he held multiple roles within the same institution, including Vice President and Relationship Manager from 2016 to 2020, and Assistant Vice President and Portfolio Manager from 2013 to 2016. His extensive experience at Customers Bank highlights his commitment to the organization and his expertise in finance.
Education and Expertise
Blake Bamford earned his MBA from the University of Massachusetts at Lowell, achieving a GPA of 3.95 from 2011 to 2015. He also holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance from the University of Maine, which he completed from 2003 to 2007. Additionally, he obtained a certificate in Fundamentals of Credit Analysis from the Massachusetts Bankers Association in 2010. His educational background supports his expertise in bridge lender finance, commercial and industrial lending, and renewable energy project finance, particularly in solar and wind energy.
Background in Banking
Blake Bamford has over a decade of experience in the finance sector, focusing on credit analysis and project finance. His career began at People's United Bank (formerly River Bank) as a Senior Commercial Credit Analyst from 2009 to 2011. He then worked at TD Bank Group in various roles, including Assistant Vice President, Middle Market Commercial Credit Analyst II from 2011 to 2012, and Assistant Vice President, Middle Market Commercial Credit Analyst III from 2012 to 2013. This diverse background has equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of the banking industry.
Professional Development
Throughout his career, Blake Bamford has engaged in professional development to enhance his skills in finance. His completion of the Fundamentals of Credit Analysis certificate in 2010 demonstrates his commitment to understanding credit risk and analysis. This foundational knowledge has been instrumental in his subsequent roles in credit analysis and project finance, particularly in renewable energy sectors.