Michael Crowner Email & Phone Number

Chicago, IL, US

Irvine, California, US

• loanDepot is America's lender, offering home purchase and refinance loans, and personal loan products nationwide. Operating from the Bolingbrook branch located at 560 W Boughton Rd, Bolingbrook, IL 60440.
• Successfully led many initiatives from conception through to execution including origination strategy, process optimization, and customer experience enhancements
• Ensure that operations are adequately staffed by directing comprehensive branch recruitment, onboarding, and training programs, achieving a 70% increase in peak staff capacity in a competitive hiring environment
• Provide leadership, guidance, and coaching to staff to ensure they are meeting performance expectations
• Complete applications, analyze financial and credit information, and recommend loan solutions in accordance with product guidelines and client requirements

• In my first two years, I have improved the township's financial health with an increase in fund balances of over 39%, significantly diversified funding sources, and lead Will County with the lowest tax rates among all.
• Renegotiate certain contracts resulting in over 75% cost savings with no loss in service
• Diversified funding sources and decreased overall reliance on property taxes
• Serve as Chairman of the Township Board of Trustees, Supervisor of the General Assistance program, and Treasurer of all Town funds including General Assistance and Road and Bridge funds

• Sample Projects Include:
• Craft and implement a comprehensive digital marketing strategy include complete website rebuild, social media plan, and google ads management (Commercial Services)
• Provide pro forma analysis and identify opportunities for cost savings for new quick service restaurant concept (Hospitality)
• Identify and manage contractors, secure financing, negotiate contracts, and develop site plan for multi-family new development project (Real Estate)
• Develop a full campaign plan for city council election including voter research, data analysis, budget, messaging, and strategies for communications, field, and fundraising (Political Candidate)
• Create a strategic plan for raising capital for new product launch including identifying potential investors, drafting pitch deck, and providing pro forma analysis (Spirits Industry)

Oversee the administration and strategic plans guiding nearly $4 million in funding to provide affordable housing, create suitable living conditions, and expand economic opportunities

Joliet, Illinois, US

Treasurer and Chair of the Finance Committee for a community health center with over 20,000 annual patient visits and a $14+ million budget.

Joliet, Illinois, US

The mission of the Will County Community Health Center is to improve the health of the residents of Will County by providing access to quality integrated medical, behavioral health, and dental care through community collaboration, service and education.

• Sparkl is a waterless, eco-friendly car wash that comes to you. With the touch of an app on your smartphone, you can order a car wash anytime anywhere.
• Worked alongside the CEO on the implementation of the organization’s strategic plan
• Crafted strategies to ensure profitable growth and expansion into new markets
• Analyzed operations to increase profitability and ensure that policies and procedures are carried out effectively

Chicago, IL, US

• Urban Catalyst is a private equity venture providing growth and transition capital to growing businesses committed to creating value through the human, social and environmental capital of their companies.
• Performed business and industry due diligence on prospective investments including industry analysis, financial and operating performance analysis, and financial modeling
• Conducted market research in target industries assessing underlying trends, refined sub sectors to target investment activity, and identified businesses within the targeted areas to approach for potential investment
• Worked alongside the CEO to lead due diligence, structuring, and underwriting for firm’s first investment

Berkeley, IL, US

• HCD is a leading provider of home storage, organization and improvement solutions.
• Collaborated with the marketing and sales teams to plan and manage the alignment of multiple company owned brand websites into a single, cohesive eCommerce platform
• Leveraged analytics to develop actionable growth strategy recommendations in eCommerce
• Developed a key performance indicator dashboard for eCommerce translating data into meaningful insights

Chicago, Illinois, US

• In a hybrid Chief of Staff/Analyst role, served as strategic thought partner and direct extension to the CEO leading the execution of critical initiatives including the launch of new business lines
• Coordinated and led cross-functional teams spanning multiple companies for strategic joint-venture projects
• Led the creation of financial models, developed strategies for clients, and prepared client presentations
• Assisted in the execution of transactions, supported account coverage, and managed junior staff members
• Worked closely with the Managing Directors to identify new opportunities, perform due diligence, and make recommendations for investments ranging from $5 million to over $700 million

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Finance & Entrepreneurship

B.A., Economics, Political Science, Business Institutions

Certificate, Real Estate Finance & Development

Certificate, Real Estate