Bio

David Barnett brings more than 25 years’ experience in both public and private sector investments to Columbia West. His transaction and advisory experience includes notable mid-market companies like PebbleTec, Grand Canyon Skywalk, CS Construction, TYR Tactical, Connections Health Solutions, SkyMall, and many others resulting in multiple billions of transaction value. Previously, he spent more than 8 years at Morgan Stanley working primarily with owners of closely held businesses. Additionally, he was a Director of Equity Capital at International Capital Partners ("ICP") where he was responsible for raising equity capital, sourcing debt financing, and negotiating complex US and international operating and development agreements. Previous to his finance roles, Mr. Barnett was an entrepreneur, involved in Strategic Planning and Governmental Affairs for a large hospital and multi-state home health care firm during significant divestitures, and worked in the U.S. Senate on healthcare legislation. He is past Chairman of the City of Scottsdale Planning Commission, Trustee and past Treasurer of the Desert Botanical Garden, Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC) International Leadership Committee member and is also involved in numerous other volunteer organizations. Mr. Barnett has a B.S. in Political Science from Arizona State University, and a Masters of Public Policy – Regulatory Affairs from the College of William and Mary. Mr. Barnett is registered with FINRA (formerly NASD) and has a series 7, 24, 63, 79, and 99 securities license.