Chief Lending Officer

Our client is a $900 million community bank seeking a dynamic Chief Lending Officer to lead its lending division across all locations. This key executive will oversee commercial, agricultural, and retail lending, driving business development efforts and achieving sustained loan growth. The ideal candidate will possess an in-depth understanding of credit and the ability to implement strategic operation plans, meeting annual goals and objectives. A strong communicator and leader, they will collaborate closely with the Chief Credit Officer to ensure sound lending practices and exceptional performance. This is a rare opportunity to shape the lending strategy of a growing institution while managing a talented team of lenders.