Drew Meecham

Senior finance student at the University of Kansas with a deep interest and proven expertise in investment analysis and corporate finance. As a University Honors Student maintaining a 3.7 GPA, I combine academic merit with practical experience including business and equity valuation, "main street" M&A, and commercial real estate. Through various leadership roles on campus, I've developed strong communication, collaboration, and mentorship skills.

Seeking opportunities in the Denver, Chicago, and Kansas City areas to further leverage my analytical skills and transaction experience in M&A and capital market roles, with an emphasis on valuation, corporate transactions, and equity research.

KeyBank Real Estate Capital - Financial Analyst Intern

• Surveil a $200 billion portfolio of commercial real estate loans by analyzing financial statements to ensure satisfactory property performance and compliance with underwriting and loan agreements, mitigating risk
• Conduct 500+ analyses of multifamily (FNMA, FHLMC) operating statements, inspections, and rent rolls, identifying variances and ensuring alignment of financial and operational metrics with loan covenants
• Led an 8-week group project presented to senior leadership, proposing strategies for integrating artificial intelligence to streamline deal flow and improve operational efficiency across key processes
• Selected as a part-time employee following the internship, further supporting portfolio monitoring

RedTire - Valuation Analyst 

• Promoted to Student Lead, directly overseeing 7 peer analysts while managing multiple concurrent valuation projects and serving as primary liaison to senior management
• Completed 3 comprehensive valuation analyses for “Main Street” healthcare businesses totaling $2.5M+ in combined enterprise value, directly contributing to the preservation of 30+ jobs in the rural Midwest
• Build complex financial models for privately owned businesses, utilizing specialized approaches to address non-standard financials, tax return analysis, and S-Corporation/Sole Proprietorship adjustments
• Create detailed investment memorandums incorporating comprehensive business, industry, and competitive analysis, operational metrics and cash-flow projections, and succession planning strategies for sellers

International Internship, L’École Parisienne de Langues - Business Development Assistant 

• Conducted in-depth research and analysis of target companies, identifying key opportunities for market expansion
• Spearheaded a diverse portfolio of projects across marketing, administration, and business strategy, ensuring timely and successful execution
• Developed and implemented prospecting strategies, resulting in the successful acquisition of three new clients

Applied Portfolio Management - Student Analyst 

• Selected among 15-20 students to manage a $550k+ long-only portfolio through KU's competitive Applied Portfolio Management program, producing weekly buy-side equity research and stock pitches across diverse sectors
• Perform detailed financial analysis utilizing Bloomberg, Capital IQ, and critical thinking, developing DCF and comparable company models to generate comprehensive research reports and investment recommendations in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint
• Engage weekly with senior Wall Street professionals and industry executives, presenting investment theses and receiving direct feedback on valuation approaches and analysis, enhancing presentation and communication skills

KU Marketing Club - Vice President, Finance

University of Kansas Honors Program - Honors Ambassador & Seminar Assistant 

• Serve as a knowledgeable ambassador for the Honors Program, delivering informative presentations, conducting one-on-one consultations, and participating in events to educate both current and prospective students
• Foster a vibrant community among first-year honors students through mentorship, leadership, and timely communication, personally counseling and supporting 10 students to ensure a smooth transition to collegiate living

University of Kansas

Bachelor of Science in Finance 

• Expected Graduation: May 2025
• University Honors Student, 5x Honor Roll Recipient, Chancellor’s Scholarship Recipient, Bioscholar Recipient, The Ellis Foundation Scholarship Recipient, Honors Opportunity Award Recipient
• GPA: 3.71