As Chief Lending Officer I oversee the growth, expansion and strategic direction of our Commercial Banking business line which includes multiple Commercial & Industrial Banking Centers, Treasury Services (Commercial Payments), Homebuilder Finance and Investor Real Estate. In addition I provide strategic input across the organization as a member of the bank’s Executive Committee. As a lifelong banker I have successfully grown real estate, builder finance, retail and commercial business lines. I am a graduate of Pacific Coast Banking School located in Seattle, WA. I have an MBA from the W.P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University. The capstone case study written by my team was published in the 2nd edition of the textbook, "Understanding Business Strategy". I also have a BS in Economics from the University of Utah.On a personal note my wife and I have five beautiful children. I enjoy mountain biking, playing the guitar, attending college football games, flyfishing and disc golf.