About Paul Scribner

Background

Over the last twenty-plus years, Paul Scribner has managed complex business transactions, often on urgent timelines. His experience includes working with a strategic investment firm and a consultancy family office. For the latter, Paul led a multidisciplinary team. 

Career

Paul Scribner (Raven Resources) is a seasoned financial executive with a diverse background in corporate finance, restructuring, and deal-making. With a proven track record of success, he has held key roles in various high-profile transactions across multiple industries. Paul served as the Chief Financial Officer for a prominent mid-market construction company based in Missouri, where he played a pivotal role in overseeing financial operations and strategic planning.

During his tenure, Paul Scribner represented a lumber company in selling its assets to several organizations. His expertise in negotiation and deal structuring was instrumental in ensuring a successful outcome for all parties involved. In addition, Paul served as a trust protector for a large trust organization, where he led the capitalization and transfer of assets to a secondary company, demonstrating his proficiency in complex financial transactions and trust management.

Paul Scribner‘s extensive experience includes serving as the primary negotiator and chief restructuring officer. His strategic leadership was critical in navigating the successful windup, liquidation, and deregistration of the company in Switzerland. Furthermore, Paul led the cross-border divestiture of assets for a Dallas-based family office, spanning multiple countries, including Australia, Ireland, Liechtenstein, the Cayman Islands, Switzerland, Luxembourg, and England. 

Paul Scribner‘s expertise extends to arranging financing for diverse ventures, such as a surface mining operation, where he secured funding, structured financing agreements, and negotiated government guarantees to support the majority of the debt. With a comprehensive skill set encompassing finance, negotiation, and deal structuring, Paul continues to be a driving force in corporate finance and transactional management.

Philanthropy

Paul Scribner (Raven Resources) is deeply committed to philanthropy, recognizing the importance of giving back to the community. He actively supports charitable organizations and initiatives, leveraging his financial insight and resources to impact social causes positively. Whether through direct donations, fundraising efforts, or volunteer work, Paul demonstrates a steadfast dedication to improving the lives of others and promoting positive change in society. For over thirteen years, Paul served as the executive director of a grant-making foundation. Paul and his wife founded the organization together, making over ten million dollars in charitable contributions and grants. 

Personal

In addition to his achievements in finance and corporate transactions, Paul Scribner is also deeply passionate about art and art collection. Recognizing the value of art as both an investment and a source of cultural enrichment, Paul has cultivated a keen eye for identifying exceptional pieces and building a diverse collection. His art appreciation extends beyond mere acquisition, as he actively engages with the art community, attending exhibitions, auctions, and cultural events to stay abreast of emerging trends and artists.

To learn more about Paul Scribner, visit his sites about Art and Philanthropy.