Management
Empire's founder and President, David T. Brooks, has over thirty years experience in the Banking, Trust and Financial Services industry. He served as the National Sales Manager for the Trust Division of First of America Bank Corporation (now National City) and, concurrently, President and CEO of First of America Brokerage Services, Inc. Prior to forming Empire Mr. Brooks was the Executive Vice President of Independent Bankers' Bank serving as CEO of the Trust and Financial Services Division.
Paul Woodward, Manager of Business Development, has over 25 years experience in the banking and financial services industry. He has served in Sales Management positions at several regional banks and financial institutions including Regional Manager for Trust and Financial Services at FOA Bank Corporation. Prior to joining Empire Paul was Vice President of Product Management for PrimeVest Financial Services working exclusive with banks for nine years. Paul oversaw Retirement Plans, Investment Advisory Services, Life Insurance and Cash Management.
Empire's founder and President, David T. Brooks, has over thirty years experience in the Banking, Trust and Financial Services industry. He served as the National Sales Manager for the Trust Division of First of America Bank Corporation (now National City) and, concurrently, President and CEO of First of America Brokerage Services, Inc. Prior to forming Empire Mr. Brooks was the Executive Vice President of Independent Bankers' Bank serving as CEO of the Trust and Financial Services Division.
Paul Woodward, Manager of Business Development, has over 25 years experience in the banking and financial services industry. He has served in Sales Management positions at several regional banks and financial institutions including Regional Manager for Trust and Financial Services at FOA Bank Corporation. Prior to joining Empire Paul was Vice President of Product Management for PrimeVest Financial Services working exclusive with banks for nine years. Paul oversaw Retirement Plans, Investment Advisory Services, Life Insurance and Cash Management.
