YACG Coffee Connections: May 2025

Alex brings ten years of experience across financial services, advisory, and business development – working closely with privately held and publicly traded companies, as well as their investors. Prior to joining Connor Group, he spent three years at Needham & Company, a boutique Investment Bank focused on technology and healthcare sectors.  Before that, he spent 5 years with GAMCO Investors and Gabelli & Partners, an investment firm specializing Small/Mid-Cap Equities.  He excels at partnering with management teams seeking strategic support, as well as investors optimizing their portfolios for growth.  He received his B.S. in Economics from Washington College, and in his free time Alex enjoys reading, playing racquet sports, and supporting environmental conservation efforts.

Omar Gonzalez is a corporate banker at BankUnited serving clients with revenues above $75 million in the Broward and Palm Beach markets. As a generalist, Omar is able to support clients across various industries, offering a full range of customized lending and treasury management solutions with a highly personalized approach. BankUnited also provides senior lending for M&A transactions and works closely with private equity sponsors and direct lenders during such transactions and afterwards. Omar is an FAU Alumnus and a proud Marine Corps veteran. Outside of work, Omar enjoys golfing, watching Formula 1, and following his beloved Cubs.