Joseph E. Foss

Advisor

With more than 35 years of experience in a variety of industries, including banking, professional sports, and elder care – Joe has significant experience steering organizations through major challenges, transitions, and corporate turnarounds. Joe is the former Chief Administrative Officer for Erickson Retirement Communities and Chief Operating Officer for the Baltimore Orioles. He has held various leadership positions within banks, including serving as Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of First American Bank in Washington, DC.

As a former banker and chief lending officer of a major U.S. banking company, Joe has been involved in countless financings of middle market companies in hundreds of industries. His 35 years in business has provided him vast experiences in multiple economic cycles. 

Joe received an MBA in Marketing and Finance from Minnesota State University in 1972 and B.A. in business administration from St. Thomas University in 1970. Joe is active on several local Boards including the Kennedy Krieger Institute, the Robert Packard Center of ALS Research with Johns Hopkins and Believe in Tomorrow Foundation.