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Steven Straka is a seasoned banking professional with extensive experience in branch management, mortgage production, and loan operations. He has held various leadership positions in prominent financial institutions, including First Secure Bank & Trust, U.S. Bank, Chase, TCF Bank, First Savings Bank of Hegewisch, First East Side Savings Bank, and Calumet Federal Savings and Loan. He has a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration and Management from Illinois State University.

Experience

    • Branch Manager
      • Sep 2019 - Present
      • Mokena, Illinois

  • U.S. Bank
    • Frankfort, Illinois
    • Universal Banker
      • Feb 2018 - Apr 2019
      • Frankfort, Illinois

      My primary role was multi-function in that I assisted every customer possible whether with a transaction, new account/loan or with great customer service in addressing their individual issues. Achieved hitting my production goal every month and was the top producer twice in the district in 2018.

  • Chase
    • Downers Grove, IL
    • Mortgage Banker
      • Oct 2016 - Feb 2017
      • Downers Grove, IL

      Primary responsibility was for the mortgage production of 15 assigned branches throughout the United States. This included counseling applicants, completing pre qualifications/applications and reviewing HARP and HELOC lists to identify sales opportunities.

  • TCF Bank
    • Woodridge, IL
    • Branch Manager II/Loan Officer
      • Apr 2008 - Jun 2016
      • Woodridge, IL

      Professional branch manager who successfully managed to double the deposit base of an in-store branch in less than two years. Also, responsible for daily operations and sales production of the branch. I also enjoyed recruiting and hiring talented people, in order to train and encourage them to grow personally in the industry.

    • Branch Manager/Loan Officer
      • Nov 2004 - 2008
      • Frankfort, Illinois

      Responsible for the daily operations and account production of a growing $12mm branch. My main production focus was on primary mortgages and HELOCs. Continuing on my prior success in Will County, I was able to continue my use of the referral network that I worked hard to establish.

    • Assistant Manager/Loan Officer
      • Aug 1999 - Oct 2004
      • Mokena, Illinois

      Responsible for the mortgage production in the Will County branch location. As the sole loan officer for the branch, I successfully built a strong network of builders, realtors and attorneys during this phenomenal growth period in the Will County area.

    • Vice President/Sr. Loan Officer
      • Dec 1985 - Aug 1999
      • Dolton, Illinois

      Directed the daily operations of the mortgage loan department for a $500 million dollar savings and loan. Responsibilities included origination, underwriting, closing, auditing and servicing of all loans.

Education

  • 1985 - 1989
    Illinois State University
    Bachelor of Science - BS, Business Administration and Management, General

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