Brian Bauer Email & Phone Number

Business Banking Market Manager for the St. Louis and Central Illinois Region

Retail and Commercial Banking Professional with 20+ years experience working in client management and leadership roles for community, regional and national banking organizations. Seeking a fresh start (not necessarily financial services) which will maximize my ability to work well with others while solving challenges and delivering results.

Relocated to St. Louis to rebuild and lead team of seven bankers delivering full range of commercial products and programs to growing businesses (annual sales $5MM to $50MM) within a 200 mile radius. Year end 2008 portfolio: Loans $211MM, Deposits $217MM, Annual Revenue $14MM, Return on Capital (after tax) 31%. Despite the industry's and the Bank's well.

Led a team of ten bankers located in communities throughout Arkansas, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas and Missouri. Average client manager's portfolio had 250 clients representing businesses with annual revenues between $1MM and $10MM. Goals for loan volume, interest bearing deposits and treasury revenue were consistently exceeded.

Gained "partner role" experience developing and disseminating small business program information to consumer (personal) bankers across the Midwest's 5 state, 640 bank Region. Earned Six Sigma Greenbelt certification (sales process application). Bank was "#1 SBA Lender" in 4 of 5 major markets during tenure.