The Gulf Coast, One Year Later

A year ago today, BP's Deepwater Horizon oil rig exploded in the Gulf of Mexico, commencing months of what became the worst oil spill in US history. While BP is pledging millions to promote tourism in the area and cleaning up sludge on the Gulf's beaches, businesses in the affected areas are still recovering. 

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The United States consumes 19 million barrels of oil a day, 25 percent of the global supply, but we have less than 2 percent of the world's proved oil reserves. That means no amount of domestic drilling will reduce gas prices or provide enough to meet America's daily demand for oil. The only solution: develop better cars and cleaner, safer sources of fuel. By 2025, we can reduce our reliance on oil through increased efficiency, transit, and alternative fuels, saving more oil than we can drill.

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Currently with Torrey Pines Bank, Craig has over 25 years in the banking and financial services industry. Starting his career in corporate banking, Craig got the technology bug - eventually becoming Technology Practice Leader for MARSH and later founding the San Diego Technology & Life Sciences office of Comerica Bank.

The deflating of the dot.com bubble brought Craig back to commercial banking but his passion for technology remains. He serves on multiple technology award selection committees and served two terms as President of the San Diego MIT Enterprise Forum.

Torrey Pines Bank's commitment to the Not for Profit business segment runs deep in the San Diego community, where Craig serves on the Charitable Organization Banking Group and NFP task force.

Craig has personally served as President, Chairman or Director of several NFP's including the SDSU Aztec Athletic Foundation, American Lung Association of San Diego-Imperial Counties. He currently serves as Chairman of the Budget & Finance Commission for the City of Solana Beach.