WELCOME
About Us
Our organization, Augusta Capital Group, provides services based upon a global perspective for companies, governments, institutions and individuals. These services include advising on strategy, mergers & acquisitions and expansion for raising capital. We specialize in arranging structured financing for projects up to $1 Billion in size and scope.
Augusta Capital Group’s foundation is based upon our values which sets us apart from others and guides our daily actions. We are focused upon being socially responsible and our ethical mannerisms are evident in our daily dealings. We fully respect all laws and regulations. Our recommendations are based upon transparency and factual information. We have a zero tolerance for fraud or misstatements of material facts.
We expect the highest standards of ourselves and our partners which ultimately sets us apart from others in our industry. Although we cannot provide any financial guarantees for your eventual outcomes, we hold ourselves accountable for our part in determining and pursuing the best fit for your needs. Your cooperation and agreement to the terms provided by our long-term relationships from our banking, investment and private sources is your ultimate decision.
We look forward to speaking with you!
TEAM
Our People
Robert Schweitzer
Executive Managing Director
Bob is a Successful senior manager and consultant experienced in enabling businesses to achieve their financial and operational objectives. Breadth of experience encompasses: Commercial Real Estate/Project Financing, Business Cash Flow Banking -25 Years, Senior Project and Facility Management 20 Years. Possess the ability to quickly analyze financial and operational results in order to deliver in a timely and cost-effective manner.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
• Project Management and Financing
• Business and Commercial Real Estate Financing
• Equipment and Asset Based Financing
• Problem Solving
• Financial Accounting & Tax Proficiencies
• Strategic Operational Plan Development
• Creation of Strategic Alliance Partnerships
• Operational & Profitability Analyses
• Marketing Plan Development
• Creation of Innovative Profitable Solutions
• Customer Relationship Management
Business Management and Consultation:
• General Motors Corporation / EDS Corporation
• Resort and Club Operations – General Manager Multi-Facility Management and
Turnaround Management
• Manufacturing General Manager/Owner – Sports Manufacturing, Food Industry
and Computer Technology
• Service – Food and Beverage, Retail, Wholesale and Financial Operations
• Business Development – Vice President Banking
Finance, Technology and Project Management
• Certified Public Accountant -1992
• Banking – VP, SVP – Supervision and Business Development
• CFO – Accounting/Management consultation for small business operations
• Project Team Leader –
o Design, implementation and training of the Integrated Business System
and Facilities Management System for Fortune 100 Company
o Design and implementation of the Activity Based Costing System
Interface for Fortune 100 Company
o Design and Implementation – Point of Sale, price controls, inventory
control and profitability tracking
o Integrated Business Systems Integration – accounting, POS and scheduling
Education:
• Florida Institute of Technology – MBA Project Management
• Indiana University – Masters International Finance
• Indiana University – BS Accounting / Finance
o Data Processing Information Systems
• Indiana University – Business Management
Adjunct Faculty and Training:
• Indiana University
• Tennessee Technological University / University of Tennessee – Roane State
• Nova Southeastern University – Consulting Alliance Group
• EDS Corporation Specialty Instructor
Certifications:
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• Phi Kappa Phi National Honor Society
• Life Member – Professional Golfers’ Association of America
• Golf Course Superintendents Association of America – Class A
MELANIE FLOWERS
EXECUTIVE MANAGING DIRECTOR
Melanie has extensive experience in finance, real estate, capital markets, project and risk management. For nearly a decade previous to joining Augusta, she worked with a BPO provider and consultant, where she led a Global Delivery Program Management Office, managing 10 divisions, with oversight of over 125 banking projects, including end to end, component and audit services located on and offshore. Projects included: residential and commercial loans, Fintech initiatives working with NextGen enterprise solutions, and due diligence services provided for Government Sponsored Entities, Insurers, large banking institutions and other areas of the Capital Markets. She led think tanks for innovative solutions utilizing blockchain and omni-channel data analytics for mortgage lending markets, served on global IP committee, and has served on various risk and compliance committees as a subject matter expert related to lending processes.
During her career she has supervised as many as 300 underwriters and was in a leading position over a large percentage of securitization reviews from the fallout of the mortgage market crash. She provided oversight for close to 80% of audits performed for one of the largest securities fraud cases in US history.
Melanie is certified as a PMP through the Project Management Institute and held licenses as a mortgage loan officer in 47 US states. She was nominated by OBJ- Women Who Mean Business “Business Executive of the Year” in 2015 and previously owned a company specializing in debt capital. She is driven by strict adherence to conducting business through the highest ethical standards, while focusing on compliant “out of the box” thinking. Her years of project and finance experience provide the perfect background to identify and design innovative solutions for your large-scale project funding needs.
Email: Melanie@augustacapitalsolutions.com
OUR GREAT
Services
We arrange funding for our principal clients for their projects through our relationships of lending institutions, equity funds and high net-worth individuals and family offices which specialize in funding these types of transactions. These solutions can require a mix of funding solutions including the refinance of existing loans, purchase of existing facilities, restructures, mergers and acquisitions as well as ground-up construction.
We combine the best of consulting services utilizing our knowledge of risk management, industry knowledge and proficiency in understanding our partners’ products and preferences and rapidly analyzing the project needs. Our independence further allows us to freely offer the best solutions for our clients’ capital needs.