Experience

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  • Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, United States

  • Volunteer

    • Dec 2021 - Present
    • Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, United States

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  CNH Industrial Capital

  • North America Credit Risk

    • Jan 2019 - Dec 2021

    -Lead secured credit risk strategy, including the identification, measurement, and monitoring of credit losses across the portfolios.-Oversight and performance responsibility across the credit cycle (originations, portfolio management/performance, and collection effectiveness). -Enhance automated underwriting strategies that integrate robust analytical techniques. -Develop and maintain a robust economic framework that will serve as the foundation for business decision-making.

  • National Credit Manager

    • Apr 2015 - Jan 2019

    Provide oversight for the Retail equipment portfolio, this includes: · Ongoing review of underwriting practices and credit policies to ensure that they meet internal and external compliance objectives. · Providing leadership to underwriters and other partners. · Ensuring that risk professionals manage holistic risk and control functions. · Remain abreast of industry trends, effectively communicate any changes, and adapt quickly to dynamic industry trends while maintaining prudent underwriting standards with an eye towards business generation.

  • Strategic Credit Manager

    • Sep 2006 - Apr 2015

    • Directed a team of senior underwriters responsible for the credit investigation, relationship management, and loan monitoring of key customers in the U.S. and Canada.• Managed and controlled a portfolio of higher dollar, complex structured accounts originated in the agriculture operating business line, developing alternative strategies and recommending appropriate action plans, utilizing a broad/diverse business knowledge and experience.

  • Regional Credit Manager

    • Mar 2003 - Sep 2006

    • Supervised the credit underwriting team for the Western half of the United States, working with the dealer and inside sales personal to approve and structure loans for the purchase of captive-branded equipment.

  • Manager, Continuous Improvement

    • Jun 2000 - Mar 2003

    - Managed numerous process improvement projects in multiple functional areas, leading and coaching the project team through the Six Sigma Breakthrough Strategy phases of Measure, Analyze, Improve and Control, resulting in validated savings.

  • Portfolio Manager, Commercial Lending

    • Aug 1999 - Jun 2000

    -Managed loan portfolio consisting of working capital, floor plan and term facilities for dealership clients located throughout the United States and Canada.

  • Marketing Manager

    • Mar 1998 - Aug 1999

    -Served as the primary liaison between Case Credit and the Case IH Commercial group, facilitating marketing program development, finance program agreements, company-wide communications, and implementation at every level of the organization.

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  The Cooperative Finance Association

  • Kansas City, Missouri Area

  • Vice President, Marketing and Member Relations

    • Jun 1994 - Mar 1998
    • Kansas City, Missouri Area

    -Developed and implemented strategic marketing plans, managed corporate communications, designed advertising materials, conducted market research, and monitored expenditures in this newly created management position.-Organized and conducted annual meetings, board meetings, sales conferences, product introductions, and training sessions.-Served as a member of the corporate, loan, assets/liabilities, and technology committees.

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  Farmland Industries, Inc.

  • Kansas City, Missouri Area

  • Product Manager, Input Finance

    • Oct 1989 - Jun 1994
    • Kansas City, Missouri Area

    -Lead the development of this innovative point-of-sale financing product from pilot stage to full implementation.-Created and delivered on-site sales and procedural training presentations to director boards, management teams and certified lenders to over 250 organizations and 750 individuals.

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  Illinois Farm Development Authority

  • Springfield, Illinois

  • Chief Operations Officer

    • Mar 1985 - Oct 1989
    • Springfield, Illinois

    -Administered operational and compliance procedures for this independent economic development organization that managed a portfolio of industrial development revenue bonds, private sector loan guarantees and other credit enhancement facilities.-Communicated statewide various program qualifications, procedures, and benefits to legislators, bankers, potential customers, and the general media by utilizing direct marketing applications, group presentations, and media interviews.

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  Farm Credit Services

  • Decatur & Lincoln, Illinois

  • Assistant Vice President / Loan Officer

    • Jun 1982 - Mar 1985
    • Decatur & Lincoln, Illinois

    -Responsible for account management, business development, credit investigation, financial analysis, and product cross-selling.