Chief Credit Officer / Executive Vice President
CurrentAt CCBank, I serve as the Chief Credit Officer / Executive Vice President, and am entrusted with spearheading the credit strategy and loan production for a growth-driven community bank. In this capacity, I focus on leveraging fintech solutions and harnessing data science methodologies to optimize operations and drive business growth. My key responsibilities and accomplishments include:• Serving as the Credit Officer for Bank Fintech Partnerships, fostering collaborations that enhance lending capabilities and customer experience.• Championing the successful implementation of the Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”), orchestrating the processing of approximately 500 loans totaling $70MM. Innovatively, I facilitated automated forgiveness through the development of an Application Programming Interface (“API”) in collaboration with a third-party vendor.• Directly interfacing with auditors and regulatory bodies such as the FDIC and Utah Division of Finance, ensuring compliance and fostering transparency.• Delivering impactful presentations to the organization’s Board of Directors and serving as the Chairman of the Loan Committee, effectively communicating strategic initiatives and driving consensus.Key Achievements:• Successfully navigated the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, proactively responding to borrower deferral requests and implementing lending programs to support the PPP under the CARES Act.• Led the revitalization efforts in the wake of staffing defections, orchestrating the reorganization and optimization of customer service, collections, and loan operations departments, while spearheading recruitment and training initiatives.• Pioneered the expansion of lending programs through strategic partnerships and joint ventures in fintech lending, leveraging insights gained from earning a Master’s Degree in Data Science (MSDS) at the Bank's request, aimed at evaluating and capitalizing on fintech opportunities at a peer-to-peer level.