Alton McDowell

Alton has been with J.P. Morgan for over 20 years and was recently announced the Co-Head of the Technology & Disruptive Commerce Group in the Middle Market Specialized Industries (MMBSI). Previously, he was a Managing Director in the Financial Institutions Group (FIG) in Corporate Client Banking & Specialized Industries (CCBSI). In his role as the Co-Head of the Technology & Disruptive Commerce Group, he is responsible for defining and shaping a national group that is dedicated to serving early stage companies, particularly those with steep growth trajectories and disruptive product and service offerings in categories such as software, semiconductors, food, health and wellness, home and lifestyle and apparel. Prior to joining CCBSI, Alton was a Managing Director in the Debt Capital Markets (DCM) group, leading a banking team focused on the Diversified Industrials, Aerospace and Defense, Automotive and Paper & Packaging sectors. Alton also worked in the Telecom Media and Technology group as a Media banker working on M&A, IPO and High Yield transactions. Outside the firm, Alton is a current board member of Mission Squash, which brings the game of squash to inner city middle school students in Houston and aims to help each student reach their academic, athletic and personal potential. Previously, he was a board member of The Harlem School of the Arts and a mentor with Student Sponsor Partners, which provides financial support and mentorship to New York City high school students. Alton graduated from the University of Houston and received an MBA from Columbia Business School in New York City.