Dan Ripplinger
Grants Pass, OR,US
Summary
Visionary leader with over 25 years of extensive expertise in the financial sector, known for pioneering innovative strategies that drive growth and efficiency. Disciplined, results-driven professional who inspires personal development and operational excellence. Focused on strategic planning and organizational development, with a proven track record of significantly increasing assets and deposits. Skilled at fostering collaboration, change management, and long-term success by aligning organizational goals with member needs. Passionate about leveraging data-driven insights to enhance profitability and lead transformative business initiatives.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Vice President of Business Services
Rogue Credit Union
Medford, OR
09.2022 - 07.2025
- Assessed and optimized reporting structure for improved efficiency and alignment.
- Modernization of business deposit products.
- Implementation of non-profit deposit suite.
- Designed the outbound calling program for deeper business community engagement while increasing loyalty.
- Developed RM training with the credit staff to improve C&I capability.
- Worked closely with the CLO and CFO to evaluate and implement commercial-focused third-party lending programs to enhance loan-to-share and profitability.
- Conducted high-level engagement with the Senior and Executive teams to further integrate business services across the organization.
Vice President of Business Services
OCCU
Eugene, OR
09.2016 - 08.2022
- Develop and oversee start-up Business Services program, growing business assets from $1MM to $200MM in 6 years. At the same time, growing business deposits by nearly $100MM.
- Assisted state regulators in developing new business lending rules, which were implemented in 2017.
- Responsible for hiring and training new Business Services staff to grow the program.
- Lead, develop and deploy new programs and products for the credit union.
- Collaborate with other Senior Leadership to develop and carry out strategic initiatives.
- Voting member of various senior committees such as ALCO and Loan committee.
- Collaborate with Marketing and Retail areas for market strategy and delivery.
- Began guaranteed lending program in 2021, generating over $500M in net premium income in the first year.
Director of Business Services
Oregon State CU
Corvallis, OR
06.2007 - 09.2016
- Multiple times growth in portfolio and deposit balances, generating seven-figure departmental net income.
- Directed all facets of the business, including Sales, Marketing, Regulatory Compliance, New Product Roll Out, Risk Management and Collection.
- Exercised Board Level credit authority.
- Regular interaction and educational meetings for C-Suite executives regarding sound business lending practices and consensus-gaining.
- Collaboration with the Mortgage team to create a streamlined in-house non-owner occupied 1-4 family MBL product; as well as single unit spec. product.
- Fostered partnerships with community leaders, enhancing business relationships and driving sustained repeat business for the organization.
Education
MBA - Finance
Southern Oregon University
Ashland, OR01-2026
Bachelor of Science - Accounting, Magna Cum Laude
Linfield College
McMinnville, OR01-2016
Executive Banking Certificate -
Pacific Coast Banking School, University of Washington
Seattle, WA01-2008
Commercial Lending Certificate -
Wells Fargo College of Commercial Credit
Plymouth, MN01-2005
Skills
- Senior Leadership and Vision
- Lending and Deposit Program Building
- Strategy Development and Implementation
- ALM
- P&L Management
- Staff Development and Mentoring
- Credit Union Advocacy
- Community Engagement
LINKS
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com.
Timeline
Vice President of Business Services
Rogue Credit Union
09.2022 - 07.2025
Vice President of Business Services
OCCU
09.2016 - 08.2022
Director of Business Services
Oregon State CU
06.2007 - 09.2016
MBA - Finance
Southern Oregon University
Bachelor of Science - Accounting, Magna Cum Laude
Linfield College
Executive Banking Certificate -
Pacific Coast Banking School, University of Washington
Commercial Lending Certificate -
Wells Fargo College of Commercial Credit
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