Provide financial solutions to middle market and small business owners.Finance commercial real estate acquisitions, including multi-family, office, retail, and industrial properties.

Internship

Provided Treasury solutions to Commercial and Middle Market clients.

Built commercial and retail portfolio in a de novo facility and new geographic market for the bankDeveloped, implemented, and marketed new products, including Remote Deposit Capture and Commercial Online Cash Management ServicesMarketed the bank through numerous community and professional activities

Vice President, Small Business Banking (2006-2007)Grew and managed $30,000,000 loan/$20,000,000 deposit portfolioLed business development efforts for 4 de novo branchesVice President, Global Treasury Management Sales (2001-2006)Exceeded new revenue growth goals 2002-2005Member of St. Louis Market Expansion TeamProvided guidance and training to Allegiant Bank employees and clients through merger integrationNominated for 7 Excel Awards (National City’s highest honor) over 4 consecutive years2006 Individual Excel Award recipient for Operating Efficiently and Effectively2004 Team Excel Award recipient for St. Louis Market Expansion LeadershipRecognized as 2002 Illinois Treasury Management Sales Rep of the YearVice President, Upper Middle Market Relationship Manager (2000-2001)Grew and stabilized commercial portfolio

Assistant Vice President, Commercial Banking Relationship Manager (1996-2000)Opened a middle market business production office with two other bankers in McHenry County, IllinoisGenerated a profit during the new location’s second year, two years ahead of projectionsBuilt and managed a $25,000,000 loan portfolio and $6,000,000 deposit portfolioCommercial Banking Credit Analyst (1994-1996)Analyzed commercial credit in a rigorous training programGained experience in multiple areas of the bank, including International Letters of Credit, Correspondent Banking and Cash Management