, Associate. Mr. Chidester is an Associate at KRG. Prior to joining the firm in 2011, Mr. Chidester worked in Los Angeles for Bank of America Merrill Lynch as an Investment Banking analyst where he advised on mergers, acquisitions, financings, and other strategic advisory assignments for corporate clients across numerous sectors. Mr. Chidester graduated Cum Laude from Claremont McKenna College, where he earned a BA in Economics with a minor in Finance. Mr. Chidester was also a varsity tennis athlete while at Claremont McKenna College.