Rick Koppelman Email & Phone Number

Hired as part of the former KeyBank auto group to initiate and launch the indirect auto finance department program for Associated Bank after KeyBank exited the business line. Promoted from Underwriting Supervisor to Underwriting Manager for the Great Lakes and Midwest region on 3/1/2022.

Central/Southern Ohio And Kentucky

Assisted in the beginning stages of bringing the Mechanics Bank (former CRB) indirect auto program to the Central and Southern Ohio and Kentucky markets. Grew the dealer base and volume produced in a short period of time in between the KeyBank exit and Associated Bank launch.

Numerous positions held including Compliance and Operational Risk/Quality Assurance (COR) where the purpose was to deliver risk control over the business, provide credit quality guidance and recommendations, and Credit Policy alignment to Wells Fargo Company Credit Policy.Prior to that, held the position of Columbus Regional Business Center Manager/Vice President from 2007 through 2014 where I was responsible for the marketing, underwriting, compliance and servicing of a $1 billion+ indirect auto loan portfolio with over $500 million in originations in 2013 and over $556 million in 2014. Each year in position led region to new center records in volume, net income, ROA and operating efficiencies. Direct oversight of 48 team members including seven managers and supervisors. Led Great Lakes Division in 2013 and 2014 in RBC stack rankings based on revenue, revenue growth and operating leverage.Prior to this position held the roles of Divisional Credit Matrix Manager, Credit Manager, and Credit Analyst all with Wells Fargo Auto (formerly known as Wells Fargo Dealer Services formerly known as Wachovia Dealers Services formerly known as WFS Financial formerly known as Westcorp)