BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
MIDWEST
Ralph Abbott
Senior Vice President Business Development Officer Midwest Region Ralph Abbott began his banking career with a multi-billion dollar bank after completing a rigorous and competitive hiring process. He began his career by participating in an 18-month credit/underwriting training program that consisted of rotations throughout many departments within the bank. As a credit analyst, Ralph ensured adherence to credit and regulatory policies, monitored compliance standards, and reported critical credit issues to senior management. He became the senior underwriter at a regional bank in Columbus, Ohio where he trained junior analysts to perform credit and financial statement analysis. In his past, Abbott also underwrote and marketed as a middle-market lender to companies with revenues ranging from $10MM to $100MM. He spent time in New York with a national bank developing an SBA department, and works on transactions for wholesale financiers. (614) 286-4855 rabbott@harvestsbf.com 3982 Powell Rd Ste 234 Powell, OH 43065 DOWNLOAD VCARD |
Rhonda Marin
Senior Vice President Business Development Officer Midwest Region Rhonda Marin’s unique ability to recognize the specific needs of her business clientele and to deliver ideal solutions have resulted in her acclaim as a tireless achiever in the Midwest region. After graduating from the University of Florida, Rhonda spent a decade with advertising and marketing firms in Chicago and New York before applying her creative and service-oriented talents to SBA commercial real estate for the past twenty-two years. She remains committed to strengthening her community, publishing real estate articles and delivering speeches about small business lending while providing her insights to law firms, CPA firms, local Chicago agencies, the Association of Industrial Realtors. She also has presented on SBA at a convention for International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC). Rhonda lives with her husband and daughter in Chicago. direct (312) 794-7300 cell (312) 953-7710 rmarin@harvestsbf.com 161 North Clark Street Suite 1600 Chicago, IL, 60601 DOWNLOAD VCARD |
Deb Curtis
Senior Vice President Business Development Officer Midwest Region Deb Curtis is a go-getter in the best sense of the term for her business clients and business referral sources. She remains upbeat and optimistic to listen to the business client story and she strives to find a way to get the deal done. From the big banks, to a regional bank to a small community bank, Deb brings to Harvest over fifteen years of top performing small business lending production experience, clearly by listening and understanding her clients’ needs. Deb believes in the power of professional community nationwide by connecting business owners to trusted professional resources. Deb believes that we are blessed more when we give rather than to receive. Are you a business banker, SBA lender, portfolio manager, commercial relationship manager, business advisor, CPA, business attorney, business insurance agent, etc.? Connect with Deb to help support the growth and retention of small business in America by referring your small business client who has a commercial real estate transaction need today. She will deliver above and beyond expectations for you and your client. direct (414) 254-2869 dcurtis@harvestcref.com 310 E. Buffalo Street Suite #113 Milwaukee, WI 53202 DOWNLOAD VCARD |
Chris McDonald
Senior Vice President Business Development Officer Midwest Region Chris McDonald has been in the banking and finance industry for 15 years with experience in commercial lending, government guaranteed lending, and commercial real estate finance. He has worked for organizations such as Wintrust, Citizens Bank, Associated Bank, and a non-profit providing SBA 504 financing. Chris truly appreciates working with business owners and understands the importance of working as accurately and efficiently as possible to meet his clients’ needs. Given the speed and organization at which Harvest functions he is more excited than ever to deliver optimal solutions for his customers. Chris is a trusted advisor and provides valuable solutions as he fully understands the challenges of owning a business. Chris graduated from Northern Illinois University with a degree in Finance. When he’s not working or spending time with his wife and 1-year-old Chris enjoys traveling, playing sports, and strumming his guitar. (815) 276-5905 cmcdonald@harvestsbf.com 3354 N Paulina Street Suite 204-D Chicago, IL 60657 DOWNLOAD VCARD |
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Patrick Appleton
Senior Vice President Business Development Officer Midwest Region Patrick Appleton has nearly two decades of experience in the financial services industry and a proven record of building strong relationships – listening to and learning the unique needs of his customers and exceeding through service excellence. He has excellent experience in commercial lending, government guaranteed lending, treasury management, and commercial real estate finance across the United States. Patrick leverages his lending, credit, and treasury management expertise to help entrepreneurs navigate the Small Business Administration (SBA) loan process so they can get back to the business sooner. He is a graduate of several National Associations of Government Guaranteed Lenders leadership courses, including, Understanding the SOP, Fundamentals of SBA Credit Underwriting, Advanced Cash Flow Analysis, and Explore the CAPLines Program. Patrick attended Purdue University for his undergrad and Central Michigan University for his Masters, and he is a graduate of the Hamilton County Leadership program. Patrick volunteers as a mentor for the Starfish Initiative program and serves on the Executive Leadership Team for the American Heart Association. Patrick lives in Carmel, Indiana and is married with three kids. 317-771-6071 pappleton@harvestsbf.com 12400 N Meridian Street Suite 150 Carmel, IN 46032 DOWNLOAD VCARD |