Who was Bank of America associate Leo Lukenas?
LEO Lukenas was a husband, father, son, and brother, who had recently transitioned from a career in the US Army to a prestigious investment banking role. Lukenas tragically passed away at just 35 years old just one year into his role at Bank of America, sparking concerns from BOA staff who claim the former Green Beret’s death was the result of a stressful, taxing, and grueling schedule. Linkedin/leolukenasiii/Former US Green Beret and BOA Investment Banker Leo Lukenas tragically passed away on May 2, 2024, as a result of acute coronary artery thrombus[/caption] Who was Bank of America associate Leo Lukenas? Leo Lukenas III was a former Green Beret and Investment Banking Associate at Bank of America. According to his LinkedIn, Lukenas specialized in “leading high-performing teams in volatile, complex, and ambiguous environments.” He described himself as a “results oriented problem solver,” an “analytical and objective thinker,” and a “careful & detail oriented decision maker.” Lukenas was born and raised in California, and started out as a part-time Caddie at Pebble Beach Resorts in Pebble Beach, a position he held from August 2004 to October 2012. He graduated from Sonoma State University with a Bachelor’s degree in Economics in August 2010. Lukenas also completed a Special Forces Qualification Course at the US Army John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School between April 2013 and April 2015, where he was a Green Beret Trainee. He served as a Green Beret in the 1st Special Forces Group between May 2015 and May 2021 in Washington. Lukenas was promoted to the US Army Special Operations Command in North Carolina in June 2021, holding the position until June 2023. In October 2022, Lukenas joined 51 Vets, a non-profit organization “that helps elite military veterans transition to stimulating roles in the private sector.” He started his banking career in March 2023, completing a Veteran Associate Program at Bank of America. In July 2023, he was promoted to a full-time Investment Banking Associate. He worked on BOA’s financial institutions group (FIG) team, which advises the bank’s clients on various deals. He most recently worked on UMB’s $2 billion deal acquisition of Heartland Financial, Inc. Lukenas resided in Brooklyn, New York, with his wife and two children, a son and daughter. What was Leo Lukenas’ cause of death? Leo Lukenas tragically passed away on May 2, 2024. The New York Office of the Chief Medical Examiner cited “acute coronary artery thrombus” as the cause of death, as reported by Reuters. The disease “causes the formation of a blood clot inside a blood vessel of the heart.” The National Library of Medicine cites the risk factors involved in coronary thrombus initiation “include smoking, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, stress, and family history of atherosclerosis.” Despite his death officially being attributed to natural causes, coronary artery thrombus can occur as a result of stress. An anonymous junior banker at Bank of America reportedly said that the FIG team, which Lukenas worked on, was “grueling,” and that it wasn’t unheard of for team members to work long hours. “I think what we all would want is some acknowledgement about what happened, and at least not completely dismiss the fact that it could have been work-related,” they said, as reported by Daily Mail. A former banker at Bank of America said he was used to working “regular 100-hour weeks while receiving no support for exhaustion or burnout.” “It got to a point where I would wake up and immediately feel like I needed to throw up,” they said. “My mental health was really bad. I felt very unsupported by my team,” they added. Sources for BOA deny any claims that Lukenas worked 100 or 120-hour weeks. They reportedly have a “Banker’s diary” in place that flags associated who work more than 100 hours a week, and Lukenas’ timesheets didn’t reflect those kinds of hours. In a statement provided to Business Insider, as reported by eFinancial Careers, Bank of America said: “We are very saddened by the loss of our teammate.” “We continue to focus on doing whatever we can to support the family and our team, especially those who worked closely with him.” Bank of America also said it would cover the costs of staff members who would like to attend Lukenas’ funeral. LINKEDIN/leslukenasLeo Lukenas was a former Green Beret, serving alongside his twin brother, Les, and active in military nonprofit organizations, including 51 Vets[/caption] What has his family said about his death? Leo Lukenas is survived by his parents, wife, children, and twin brother, Les. Les Lukenas shared the news of his brother’s passing on his LinkedIn. “Leo was a remarkable individual whose kindness, strength, and spirit touched the lives of everyone he met,” Les wrote. “I am grateful for the 35 years we spent together, si
LEO Lukenas was a husband, father, son, and brother, who had recently transitioned from a career in the US Army to a prestigious investment banking role.
Lukenas tragically passed away at just 35 years old just one year into his role at Bank of America, sparking concerns from BOA staff who claim the former Green Beret’s death was the result of a stressful, taxing, and grueling schedule.
Who was Bank of America associate Leo Lukenas?
Leo Lukenas III was a former Green Beret and Investment Banking Associate at Bank of America.
According to his LinkedIn, Lukenas specialized in “leading high-performing teams in volatile, complex, and ambiguous environments.”
He described himself as a “results oriented problem solver,” an “analytical and objective thinker,” and a “careful & detail oriented decision maker.”
Lukenas was born and raised in California, and started out as a part-time Caddie at Pebble Beach Resorts in Pebble Beach, a position he held from August 2004 to October 2012.
He graduated from Sonoma State University with a Bachelor’s degree in Economics in August 2010.
Lukenas also completed a Special Forces Qualification Course at the US Army John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School between April 2013 and April 2015, where he was a Green Beret Trainee.
He served as a Green Beret in the 1st Special Forces Group between May 2015 and May 2021 in Washington.
Lukenas was promoted to the US Army Special Operations Command in North Carolina in June 2021, holding the position until June 2023.
In October 2022, Lukenas joined 51 Vets, a non-profit organization “that helps elite military veterans transition to stimulating roles in the private sector.”
He started his banking career in March 2023, completing a Veteran Associate Program at Bank of America.
In July 2023, he was promoted to a full-time Investment Banking Associate.
He worked on BOA’s financial institutions group (FIG) team, which advises the bank’s clients on various deals.
He most recently worked on UMB’s $2 billion deal acquisition of Heartland Financial, Inc.
Lukenas resided in Brooklyn, New York, with his wife and two children, a son and daughter.
What was Leo Lukenas’ cause of death?
Leo Lukenas tragically passed away on May 2, 2024.
The New York Office of the Chief Medical Examiner cited “acute coronary artery thrombus” as the cause of death, as reported by Reuters.
The disease “causes the formation of a blood clot inside a blood vessel of the heart.”
The National Library of Medicine cites the risk factors involved in coronary thrombus initiation “include smoking, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, stress, and family history of atherosclerosis.”
Despite his death officially being attributed to natural causes, coronary artery thrombus can occur as a result of stress.
An anonymous junior banker at Bank of America reportedly said that the FIG team, which Lukenas worked on, was “grueling,” and that it wasn’t unheard of for team members to work long hours.
“I think what we all would want is some acknowledgement about what happened, and at least not completely dismiss the fact that it could have been work-related,” they said, as reported by Daily Mail.
A former banker at Bank of America said he was used to working “regular 100-hour weeks while receiving no support for exhaustion or burnout.”
“It got to a point where I would wake up and immediately feel like I needed to throw up,” they said.
“My mental health was really bad. I felt very unsupported by my team,” they added.
Sources for BOA deny any claims that Lukenas worked 100 or 120-hour weeks.
They reportedly have a “Banker’s diary” in place that flags associated who work more than 100 hours a week, and Lukenas’ timesheets didn’t reflect those kinds of hours.
In a statement provided to Business Insider, as reported by eFinancial Careers, Bank of America said: “We are very saddened by the loss of our teammate.”
“We continue to focus on doing whatever we can to support the family and our team, especially those who worked closely with him.”
Bank of America also said it would cover the costs of staff members who would like to attend Lukenas’ funeral.
What has his family said about his death?
Leo Lukenas is survived by his parents, wife, children, and twin brother, Les.
Les Lukenas shared the news of his brother’s passing on his LinkedIn.
“Leo was a remarkable individual whose kindness, strength, and spirit touched the lives of everyone he met,” Les wrote.
“I am grateful for the 35 years we spent together, side by side, from playing junior golf to earning our Green Berets.”
“I hope his memory will forever be cherished, and his legacy will continue to inspire,” he added.
Lukenas’ stepmother also added that the family is “devastated” by his death.
According to a fundraiser established for Lukenas’ loved ones, “his greatest dream was to provide for his family.”
He was “driven by a desire for new challenges,” which ultimately led him to transition “out of the military to pursue new opportunities for his family.”
The fundraiser, which has raised over $250,000 of its $1,000,000 goal, was set up by 51 Vets.
The organization described Leo as “dedicated to everything he did, never settling for good enough.”
“He always set the example and held himself to the highest standards, prioritizing the team and mission success over himself.”
“With the heart of a lion, Leo always fought to defend what was right.”
A memorial service for Lukenas is being held on Friday, May 10, 2024, at 4 pm.
The service will be held at the Fort Bragg JFK Chapel in Fort Liberty, North Carolina.
