Bio
William McPherson retired in 2021 as Managing Director of McPherson Commercial Capital, LLC which he formed in June of 2002, in order to provide funding solutions, business planning and financial structuring assistance to a variety of businesses and investors in commercial real estate. He has assisted in arranging funding for start-ups, growth needs, restructuring situations and acquisitions of businesses. He also assisted and advises in finding commercial mortgage financing for both owner occupied and investment properties.
Previously, having joined Captec Financial Group in 1982, Mr. McPherson held a variety of positions in which he managed and developed business in the areas of equipment finance and leasing, real estate mortgage and sale leaseback financing and the funding of acquisitions and growth thru loans based upon the cash flow value of the business being acquired. While there, he established lending and leasing relationships with a variety of franchisors and their franchisees. He also developed relationships with multi-unit chain restaurant operators whereby Captec funded acquisitions, new unit development and reimaging initiatives for its customers. Prior to joining Captec, Mr. McPherson was a Vice President-Commercial Loans for two banks where he managed loan portfolios and developed new commercial loan and deposit business. In his various positions, Mr. McPherson has been responsible for profitability and planning for the various profit centers he managed.
Mr. McPherson began his career at Detroit Bank and Trust. He is a graduate of the University of Michigan holding both BBA and MBA degrees. He is a member of the Michigan Business Brokers Association. He is a past President and a current director of the New Enterprise Forum, and actively participates on its coaching teams.