Terry Ragsdale
About Terry Ragsdale
Terry Ragsdale serves as the Chief Financial Officer at LSQ, where he has worked since 2018, specializing in optimizing liquidity and cash flow through financial technology solutions. He has extensive experience in the finance sector, having held senior positions at notable firms including Goldman Sachs, J.P. Morgan, and Capital Group.
Work at LSQ
Terry Ragsdale has served as Chief Financial Officer at LSQ since 2018, contributing to the company's financial strategy and operations. He has been instrumental in optimizing liquidity and cash flow through innovative financial technology solutions. Ragsdale played a key role in the development and implementation of LSQ FastTrack, a unified platform for working capital management. His responsibilities include managing LSQ’s lender relationships and overseeing financial reporting and analytics. Ragsdale's expertise supports LSQ's mission to enhance working capital solutions for businesses.
Previous Experience in Finance
Before joining LSQ, Terry Ragsdale held several significant positions in the finance industry. He was Chief Financial Officer at LSQ Funding Group from 2013 to 2016. Prior to that, he worked at Viewpost as Chief Financial Officer from 2013 to 2015. Ragsdale also served as Managing Director and Equity Analyst at Goldman Sachs for one year, focusing on U.S. Semiconductors. His tenure at J.P. Morgan spanned eight years, where he held roles as VP in both Equity Analysis and Corporate Investment Banking.
Educational Background
Terry Ragsdale holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Engineering from Stanford University, where he studied from 1981 to 1985. This educational foundation has equipped him with a data-driven understanding of credit and risk, which is essential for his role in financial management and strategy at LSQ.
Expertise in Financial Technology
Ragsdale possesses expertise in optimizing liquidity and cash flow through innovative financial technology solutions. His experience in developing platforms like LSQ FastTrack demonstrates his commitment to enhancing working capital management. This expertise is vital for navigating the complexities of financial operations and improving efficiency in cash flow management.
Career Progression
Terry Ragsdale's career spans several prominent financial institutions. He began at J.P. Morgan in 1985, where he worked in Real Estate Investment Banking and later in Corporate Investment Banking. Afterward, he joined Capital Group as a Partner and Investment Specialist for a decade. His diverse experience across various roles and firms has contributed to his comprehensive understanding of the financial landscape.