Compeer Financial is a member-owned, Farm Credit cooperative serving and supporting agriculture and rural communities. We provide loans, leases, risk management and other financial services throughout 144 counties in Illinois, Minnesota and Wisconsin. Based in the upper Midwest, Compeer Financial exists to champion the hopes and dreams of rural America. With 1,200 dedicated team members serving more than 43,000 clients, we offer specialized expertise and personalized service regardless of the size of the farm, the type of crop grown or the livestock raised. Our services are provided with convenience in mind, through visits to fields, barns and homes, or by maximizing technology to make the most of every hour in every day.Compeer Financial regularly collaborates with others who are also dedicated to agriculture and rural America. Our in-house specialists participate in conversations that extend beyond our service area, providing formal and informal insight on topics pertinent to all industries, including dairy, swine, grain and renewable energy. With $18 billion in loan and lease assets, Compeer Financial is one of the largest cooperatives in the Farm Credit System. This nationwide network of lending institutions supports agriculture and rural communities with reliable, consistent credit and financial services.

Commercial lender specializing in financing New and Existing Businesses, as well as Professional Practices (dental and other medical). I provide a full range of commercial financing including SBA loans, equipment financing, business operating lines, floor plans, commercial real estate and construction loans.The exceptional online banking services including mobile banking and remote deposit at www.bankofoakfield.com allow me to work with business clients throughout the State of Wisconsin. For easy, quick SBA loan approvals check out our latest online addition called SmartBiz. SmartBiz allows business owners who have been in business for 2 or more years, have good credit, and have adequate cash flow to service the debt to apply online for SBA loans of $5,000 to $150,000. SmartBiz is available as a Link at www.bankofoakfield.com ( https://www.smartbizloans.com/?partner_id=bankofoakfield& )

Provided vision and direction in developing quality commercial and construction loan portfolio for newly established branch. Originated and managed all SBA 504 loans. Negotiated loan structures that align with customer needs and in-house underwriting guidelines. Communicated with attorneys and realtors in loan workout (special assets) situations. Supervised branch operations. Manage relationships with deposit and loan customers. Lead marketing initiatives to drive new business.Selected Contributions:♦ Hand-selected by President of First National Bank (former employer) to help open new International Bank branch from the ground up. Assisted in selecting general contractor and hiring of original team, establishing policies and overseeing startup operations.♦ Helped build commercial and construction loan portfolio from zero to $40M in brand-new market with no prior exposure for bank.♦ Developed reputation as competent, reliable and knowledgeable SBA 504 loan underwriter in organization; consistently maintained one of the lowest levels of technical exceptions.

Promoted to Branch President in '01 after successful tenure as Vice President. Managed day-to-day operations for Castle Rock branch with focus on business development and customer loyalty. Spearheaded marketing projects to promote visibility and enhance company's reputation in community. Built relationships with third-party vendors. Prepared reports for Board of Directors. Supervised and mentored nine employees. Trained staff in regulatory issues, product knowledge and new policies, procedures and technologies.Selected Contributions:♦ Defined new construction lending guidelines for bank holding company (an organization with $1B in assets) and Castle Rock branch.♦ Initiated bank's first SBA and Dealer Floor Plan loans.♦ Created call program that engaged and informed customers of current products and services.♦ Consistently met or exceeded performance goals and led branch to place #2 in profitability in entire First National Bank Group.♦ As Vice President, collected and upgraded portfolio of substandard loans, and worked diligently to expand loan portfolio from $10M to $40M. Also developed record of customer satisfaction and retention that grew branch from $12M to $50M in assets.