Co-Founder
Brief info
Strategic Community Bank Leader: Led improvements to efficiency, substantial reduction in problems loans and Other Real Estate Owned recovery, while growing deposits for a $1.2 billion bank with 18 locations. Guided the bank during the unprecedented challenges during the financial crisis, leaving it on a solid foundation.
Trusted Board Consultant: Advised mid-sized community bank throughout numerous acquisitions and new charters. Led significant growth while leveraging back room functions throughout the consolidation. Merged five bank charters into one, saving substantial costs and staff time. Effective use of Advisory board committees and expansion of board committee structure for the charter board.
Direct and Honest Communicator: Reduced staff turnover in turbulent times, kept the board focused on the most important initiatives and built trust with regulators. Implemented bi-weekly staff meetings to discuss progress, address misinformation and employee sentiment and other developments.