Birdwatching, Kayaking, Texas Holdem, and Commercial Lending are basically all the same.These four passions of mine all require patience, keen observation, and a genuine appreciation for the unique characteristics of each encounter.My favorite part of being a Commercial Lender is the people and nuances of each business I encounter. I get a kick out of touring a facility, meeting decision makers, and learning about the product or service they’re delivering. As their trusted bank partner, I deliver their credit needs (lines of credit and term debt), provide solutions to speed up their cashflow conversion cycle, help prevent fraud, and facilitate wealth and trust options.My personal and professional experiences have taught me the following:• I have the intuition to read people and situations accurately and quickly.• I can grow market share—my banking portfolio increased 33% in 5 years.• I’m part of the 20% that does 80% of the work. I see a need and step up.• Sandler Sales Techniques are KING! Not just for work, for life too.• The best part of Kayaking is moving at “River Pace” which isn’t easy.• Dayton, Ohio is fantastic! www.decodingdayton.com• I have a high Curiosity Quotient.• The stickier the relationship the harder it is to move to the competition.• I have the art of being able to communicate with anyone at any given time.• The Scarlet Tanager is the Holy Grail of North American Birding.Do you want to talk about Commercial Banking, or one of the other passions? Let’s connect!