Peter Washington

Peter W. Washington serves as Managing Director and Head of Originations for The Copia Group ("Copia"). Peter has extensive experience in all phases of the credit investment process, including credit strategy, credit policy, sourcing, deal execution, and portfolio management. He has completed senior secured, subordinated debt, and minority equity transactions. Peter’s industry expertise spans manufacturing, consumer, healthcare, business services, and the technology sectors.

Prior to joining Copia, Peter spent 13 years at CapX Partners, a credit investment Small Business Investment Fund (SBIC), that was subsequently acquired by Accord Financial (TSE: ACD) in 2017. Peter was a voting member of the organization’s investment committee, and also served at President of the Midwest Small Business Investor Alliance (SBIA). Prior to CapX Partners, Peter was a commercial lender for the Northern Trust Company, providing working capital and term loans to middle market businesses.

Peter began his professional career at Banc of America Securities, serving on its Cross Over Fallen Angel (COFAD) credit trading desk in New York, NY. Peter received his B.A. in Business Administration from Florida A&M University, and received his MBA with concentrations in Accounting, Finance, and Entrepreneurship from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. Peter is married with three young children and resides in Oak Park, IL.