Katie began her finance career as a Finance Manager for Volvo Trucks North America (Arrow Truck Sales) in Cincinnati, OH. Working directly within the truck dealership, she gained invaluable insights into the needs of owner-operators, fleet owners, and dealerships. This hands-on experience allowed her to build a robust network of lenders and relationships while comprehensively understanding the transportation industry from the dealership's perspective.Katie expanded her expertise by working with a subprime commercial lender, where she was instrumental in extending the company's reach across the Northeast, Midwest, and Southeast. This role provided her with deep insights into lending decisions, underwriting, business development, marketing, trade shows, and revenue loss mitigation. Her tenacity, adaptability, and commitment to revenue growth were evident in this position.Leveraging her extensive experience and industry knowledge, Katie founded MC² Finance. Her firm represents over 40 commercial banks and lenders nationwide, offering a range of services and products designed to support business growth. At MC² Finance, relationships, honesty, and integrity are core values, reflecting Katie's personal and professional ethos. Her primary motivation is helping her clients succeed and grow.In 2022, Katie earned her professional designation as a Certified Lease & Finance Professional (CLFP). In 2023, Katie was the recipient of the 2023 American Association of Commercial Finance Brokers (AACFB) President’s Award for exceptional contributions to the equipment finance industry and elected to the Board of Directors. By 2024, she obtained her Property and Casualty Insurance license and is a Public Notary. Known for her fiduciary trustworthiness, Katie is committed to continuous learning and personal and professional growth.On a personal note, Katie was a single mother who proudly raised her son, a recent graduate of the University of Notre Dame. She enjoys traveling, learning languages, cooking, yoga, and horseback riding. Fluent in French, Katie started learning the language at ten and studied abroad during high school and college. Her passion for travel has taken her to over 40 countries, where she embraces diverse cultures and perspectives. Before her career in finance, she worked in Telecommunications/IT and healthcare.At MC² Finance, Katie's dedication to her client's success is unwavering. She ensures that every client feels like a partner, embodying the values of trust and integrity in every aspect of her business. MC² Finance is a company with a ❤️.
Listed skills include Solution Selling, Competitive Analysis, New Business Development, B2B, and 46 others.