Austin leverages his years of professional experience working with clients to navigate through difficult and complex matters. He specializes in financial modeling and cash flow management, and has worked with companies across multiple industries, including commercial and residential real estate, construction, hospitality, retail, and software.
During his tenure with Lighthouse Management Group, he has served as receiver, turnaround advisor, and CRO, among other appointments. Austin’s experience includes the recapitalization of an $80 million software company, the debt restructuring of a $25 million distributer of seasonal consumer products, and receiverships over multiple commercial and multi-family properties, including a 150-unit student housing property and a mixed use property with 40 residential units. Austin has also advised clients during the wind down and liquidation of retail stores, manufacturers, non-profits, and consumer loan portfolios.
Prior to joining Lighthouse Management Group, Austin held various roles at Fidelity Investments, including personal investing and in operations. Austin IS a Certified Turnaround Analyst, (CTA) and holds a BA in Business from the University of St. Thomas and a minor in Psychology. Austin is also a sommelier and amateur astronomer.