I help clients find the banking services they need to successfully run their businesses. With over 21 years of banking experience, and nearly two in the multi-family industry, I understand both how to navigate the world of banking and the challenges of daily management of a business enterprise.I work with a variety of businesses in several industries helping them with their banking needs. I also have extensive experience in commercial real estate lending and commercial real estate construction lending.

Partnered with team of lenders to develop business in small business segment of market.Directed small business credit underwriting for all relationships under $1M in exposure.Grew department underwriting aggregate exposure from $500k to $1M.Achieved 200% SBA 7(a) lending growth over two year period.Grew department from two to seven direct reports.Developed, established, and improved credit underwriting processes around customer-focused KPI.Launched and coordinated automated “QuickLine” micro-loan program partnership with R.C. Giltner and Associates.Coached new and existing team members toward growth and success.Oversaw all aspects of origination of SBA loans in bank’s capacity as SBA PLP lenders.

Assisted small and mid-sized business owners throughout Northwest Indiana with business’s banking needs.Originated small business and commercial loans with emphasis on commercial real estate (CRE) projects, including apartment complexes, owner-occupied CRE, and commercial rental CRE.Partnered with Centers of Influence on referral relationshipsCounseled clients to grow their businesses and improve operationsGrew banking relationships through proactive sales approaches

Underwrote small business and commercial loans for commercial lenders. Created profitability model for bank's use in commercial loan decision making.