Experienced Sr. Commercial Lender with a demonstrated history of working in the banking industry. Skilled in Banking, Sales, Commercial Banking, Team Building and Relationship Management. Strong business development professional graduated from Concordia College, Moorhead, MN with B.A. in Business Administration and Communications.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
V.P., Relationship Manager in Corporate Banking
U.S. Bank National Association
05.2015 - 12.2023
Originated, reviewed, processed, closed and administered customer loan proposals.
Maintained and developed commercial loan portfolio of over $100MM consisting of companies with annual revenues in excess of $25MM
Received “Pinnacle Top Performer” award. (2017, 2019)
Preparation of credit packages (Prepare credit approval packages on new and renewed debt products including determination of appropriate risk rating as well as risk factors that could change risk rating, analysis of financial performance, performance vs. projections, covenant compliance, relationship profitability, and any other significant risk drivers.
Analysis of guarantor as needed to support credit underwriting
Maintenance of credit files including post-closing items (Actively manages financial reporting requirements, covenant requirements, past dues and documentation exceptions and ensures credit files are complete with all up to date information)
Validates appropriate risk rating for company and proactively identifies risk rating changes
Development of strong working knowledge of and insure compliance with internal bank commercial loan policy, credit risk management policy, and external regulatory requirements; documents any exceptions to policy and related rationale/risk mitigation
Identifies opportunities for exposure reduction or new opportunities within multi-million dollar portfolio
Developed and maintained relationships with Companies throughout state of MN.
Created strategies to develop and expand existing customer sales
VP, Commercial Banking Team Lead
U.S. Bank National Association
06.2006 - 05.2015
Responsible for individual sales responsibilities in lending and all related lines of business including calling on new and existing customers
Developed customer relationships by identifying needs and making appropriate recommendations for products and/or services
Received “Pinnacle Top Performer” award. (2013, 2015)
Responsible for developing and expanding new and existing customer relationships within assigned territories
Obtained and directed analysis of all necessary financial and credit data for underwriting loan requests and evaluating whether loan may be acceptable risk
Understands internal credit policies and procedures to include process of closing a loan Responsible for servicing loan and deposit clients.
V.P. , Relationship Manager Commercial Banking
U.S Bank National Association
09.1999 - 06.2006
Managed branch business portfolio for optimum performance
Directed branch business development through outside calls, in-branch selling, telemarketing, branch campaigns, and targeted direct mailing
Responsible for sales/service activities, marketing plan, operating budget, profitability and operational integrity of branch
Ensured that branch sales/service supports overall corporate objective to provide superior
“Pinnacle Top Performer” award. (2000, 2003. 2004)
Branch Sales Manager
U.S Bank National Association
10.1996 - 09.1999
Called on key consumer and business customers on regular basis to ensure satisfaction, probed unmet needs and obtain referrals from community networking
Resolved escalated customer issues and built customer loyalty
Identified and developed relationships with potential new consumer and business customers
Partnered with business lines in performing outside business calls and meetings to maximize cross-sell opportunities
Actively participated on sales meetings with Market President and other Branch Managers
Reviewed progress and planned activities to assist branch team in meeting or exceeding sales and service goals
Conducted annual performance evaluations and provide ongoing on-the-job training for associate performance and career development
Skills
Business Development
Relationship Banking Management
Loan Portfolio Management
Credit Analysis & Underwriting
Business, Commercial and Corporate Banking
Sales Management
Professional Presentations
Sales Coaching
Leadership and Team Building
Community Involvement
St. Cloud Technical & Community College - 2019 - Present
Foundation Executive Board Member and Chair of Finance Committee
Assistant Vice President, Corporate Counsel at U.S. Bank National AssociationAssistant Vice President, Corporate Counsel at U.S. Bank National Association
Commercial Real Estate Relationship Manager at U.S. Bank National AssociationCommercial Real Estate Relationship Manager at U.S. Bank National Association
Claims Assistant at CentraCare - St. Cloud Hospital and Rice Memorial HospitalClaims Assistant at CentraCare - St. Cloud Hospital and Rice Memorial Hospital