PETER GUNTLI
St. Louis,Mo
Summary
Experienced Banking leader with 20+ years of success managing branch performance, building strong client relationships, and developing high-performing teams. Proven track record of year-over-year growth across deposits, lending and customer engagement while maintaining operational excellence, compliance, and service quality.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Branch Manager
Together Credit Union
Des Peres, Missouri
06.2021 - Current
- Achieved consistent year-over-year growth in eight of nine key performance categories through effective leadership and coaching.
- Managed flagship branch, driving year-over-year growth from 2024 to 2025.
- Contributed to development of campaign tracking operational goals for 2023.
- Led branch efforts to meet loan goals, enhancing customer service and satisfaction.
- Conducted audits and training to ensure operational compliance and efficiency.
- Participated in cross-functional teams to evaluate best practices and support data-driven decision-making.
Vice President Branch Manager
Regions Bank
Creve Coeur, Missouri
09.2018 - 05.2021
- Took a branch ranked 1200 out of 1500 branches to number 8 in the company by the 4th Quarter of 2020
- Developed and implemented strategic plan, resulting in significant growth of branch's book of business.
- Managed branch operations, including audits and advertising, ensuring compliance and effective marketing.
- Coached and developed team, fostering collaboration to achieve branch goals.
- Managed the closure of the Creve Coeur branch, overseeing audits and inventory.
Vice President Branch Manager
BMO Harris Bank
Arnold, Missouri
12.2015 - 06.2018
- Drove 12% deposit growth by coaching bankers to uncover customer needs through effective conversations.
- Facilitated 7% loan growth by assisting bankers in structuring deals that maximized benefits for customers and the bank.
- Finished 23rd out of 560 branches for Fiscal year 2017, which is top 4% nationwide.
Assistant Branch Manager
Commerce Bank
Webster Groves, Missouri
08.2003 - 12.2015
- Met or exceeded our loan goal each year as the Assistant Branch Manager (2012-2014).
- Established sales interaction goals for branch and individuals and held weekly coaching sessions to monitor progress in reaching goals.
- Developed calling campaigns and call strategies, driving branch performance towards sales goals.
- Coached and mentored employees monthly on sales process and daily routines, enhancing team skill set.
- Facilitated weekly sales meetings and huddles, fostering communication and collaboration within the team.
- Recognized as one of the top referring Branches to the Trust Department in 2014.
- Solicited and established auto loans, fixed rate second mortgages and home equity lines of credit.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Truman State University
Kirksville, Missouri05.2002
Skills
- Branch leadership
- Operational oversight
- Budget management
- Sales Strategy
- Execution
- Hiring & Development
- Team Coaching
- Customer Experience
- Retention
- Compliance
- Community Engagement
References
Available upon request
Community And Leadership
- Scott Klanser ALS Benefit Fund, Founding Board Member, 01/01/19, Present
- St Simon Holy Name Society, President, 01/01/22, 12/31/24
- St Simon Parish Council, Member, 01/01/24, 12/31/25
Certification
Notary Public
Timeline
Branch Manager
Together Credit Union
06.2021 - Current
Vice President Branch Manager
Regions Bank
09.2018 - 05.2021
Vice President Branch Manager
BMO Harris Bank
12.2015 - 06.2018
Assistant Branch Manager
Commerce Bank
08.2003 - 12.2015
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Truman State University