Douglas Whalen, Esq. is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in business transactions and commercial lending. Currently serving as Managing Director at Meridian Mergers & Acquisitions since February 2022, Douglas specializes in assisting owners of privately held mid-market companies with their exit strategies. Prior roles include Senior Vice President and Director of SBA Lending at Bryn Mawr Trust, Vice President at Citizens Bank, and Vice President of Business Development at Wells Fargo Business Banking, focusing on commercial lending solutions. Additionally, Douglas owned Esquire Business Brokers and the Law Office of Douglas L. Whalen, Esq., LLC, where expertise in business sales and commercial litigation was developed. Douglas holds a Juris Doctorate from Villanova University and a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Delaware.