Evan Luis
VP, Corporate Banking Portfolio Manager at First Foundation Advisors
About
Evan Luis serves as Vice President and Corporate Banking Portfolio Manager at First Foundation Inc., based in Vancouver, Washington. In this capacity, he manages a portfolio of commercial clients, focusing on credit structuring, risk analysis, and relationship management for corporate lending activities. His current responsibilities primarily center on corporate banking, with an emphasis on commercial and industrial sectors.
Before joining First Foundation, Evan held multiple credit analyst roles at Wells Fargo, initially specializing in investor real estate, then advancing to the Northern California Lending Team where he conducted credit analysis and underwriting for various commercial banking clients. His expertise covers commercial real estate, investor real estate, and general corporate lending, especially to middle-market firms and institutional investors.
Evan holds an M.S.B.A. in Finance from Texas Tech University and a BBA from Baylor University, equipping him with advanced analytical and financial skills. His contributions in credit portfolio management reflect a strong track record in underwriting, risk management, and supporting business growth across the corporate and real estate lending sectors.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Foundation Inc. | VP, Corporate Banking Portfolio Manager | Nov 2020 to Present | Managed commercial loan portfolio encompassing Corporate/Middle Market level syndication, participation, C&I and CRE credits. Municipal finance. Executed underwriting, customer management, loan approv... |
| Wells Fargo | Credit Analyst - Northern California Lending Team | Oct 2019 to Nov 2020 | Analyzed and underwrote C&I, CRE & IRE credits in the greater Sacramento/Northern California market. Wells Fargo College of Commercial Credit Graduate (Advanced Underwriting Program). |
| Wells Fargo | Credit Analyst - Investor Real Estate | Jul 2017 to Oct 2019 | Analyzed and underwrote Investor Real Estate credits up to $25MM. Performed annual reviews on $130MM portfolio of Investor Real Estate credits. Worked hand-in-hand with 12+ relationship managers acros... |
| Baylor University | Football Staff | Mar 2012 to May 2015 | Worked alongside coaches & support staff while analyzing the X's and O's. Traveled with team during undergraduate studies. |
| Hopper Company | Internship - Real Estate Apprasial | May 2014 to Aug 2014 | Trained with MAI appraisers to analyze commercial/agricultural real estate & prepare appraisal reports. |
Education
Texas Tech University
M.S.B.A., Finance
2015 — 2016
Baylor University
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
2011 — 2015
Skills & Expertise
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P Phillip Chong | Trading Supervisor | Irvine, CA , United States |
 | VP, CRE Portfolio Manager | Anaheim, CA , United States |
 | AVP, Corporate Portfolio Manager | Sacramento, CA , United States |
 | Analyst | Rocklin, CA , United States |
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