Matthew Gassen
Waconia ,MN
Summary
Driven leader with a proven track record at HOA Capital, adept in Business Development and Strategic Partnerships across the country. Spearheaded operational initiatives, fostering substantial growth and establishing corporate collaborations.
Proficient at negotiated terms, growing a portfolio to over $50MM, and skillfully expanded customer sales, demonstrating exceptional operations management and relationship-building capabilities.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Co-Founder
HOA Capital
10.2021 - Current
- Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
- Aligned organizational objectives with company mission to increase business growth and integrate work strategies.
- Conducted target market research to scope out industry competition and identify advantageous trends.
- Established foundational processes for business operations.
- Networked with other businesses and customers to increase sales opportunities and contacts.
Commercial Lender
First Resource Bank
12.2018 - 11.2023
- Embraced growth and excellence-oriented atmosphere to support bank-wide initiatives.
- Developed lending and deposit business for company. Grew portfolio from scratch to over $50MM in new business.
- Created strategies to develop and expand existing customer sales, resulting in increase in annual sales.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers, lenders and other third parties.
- Negotiated loan terms and conditions with customers to secure best deal.
Commercial Lender/Branch Manager
Hometown Bank
01.2014 - 05.2018
- Managed new loan portfolio for retention, growth and credit.
- Proactively identified solutions for customers experiencing credit issues.
- Monitored pipelines to track and log status of loans.
- Obtained copies of applicants' credit histories and reviewed paperwork to determine feasibility of granting loans.
- Managed and operated team of 2 branches, including building a branch from the ground up.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND12.2012
Skills
- Strategic Partnerships
- Stakeholder Communication
- Partnership cultivation
- Business Development
- Operations Management
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 3-10 staff members.
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
- Collaborated with team in the development of strategic partnerships in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina and more.
- Created a niche product for HOA's across the nation.
Certification
MN Real Estate License since 2021
Timeline
Co-Founder
HOA Capital
10.2021 - Current
Commercial Lender
First Resource Bank
12.2018 - 11.2023
Commercial Lender/Branch Manager
Hometown Bank
01.2014 - 05.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
University of North Dakota