Dan Kitchen
Seasoned Executive Specializing in Lending & Operations | Driving Growth in Credit Unions
- Role
- Vice President Business Banking at Frontwave Credit Union
- Location
- Riverside, CA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Dan Kitchen
Throughout my career, I have built a reputation as a dynamic leader with a talent for driving growth and operational excellence in the credit union and financial services sectors. From launching a Business Banking division at Frontwave Credit Union to spearheading lending strategies that resulted in a 47% increase in loan balances at Cabrillo Credit Union, I am passionate about delivering impactful results. My approach is rooted in innovation and collaboration, whether it’s designing new loan programs, streamlining processes, or fostering high-performing teams.I thrive on opportunities to solve complex challenges and implement strategies that drive efficiency and member satisfaction. At Frontwave, I grew the Commercial Real Estate Participation Portfolio by 96%, leveraging strong industry relationships to expand the credit union\'s impact. My ability to see the big picture and execute detailed solutions has consistently resulted in enhanced profitability and compliance. I am deeply committed to the mission of credit unions and their role in empowering communities, and I look forward to continuing to lead transformative initiatives in lending and operations.
Experience
Vice President Business Banking
Aug 2022 — Present · Oceanside, CA, US
Executive responsible for design and implementation of new business banking line of business for the credit union.
Education
Western CUNA Management School
Credit Union Management
2006 — 2008
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management
Certificate in Strategic Change Management
2020 — 2020
San Diego State University
BS, Management
2000 — 2004
Skills
- Fas 114 & 5
- Leadership
- Residential Mortgages
- Portfolio Management
- Real Estate Financing
- Real Estate Economics
- Loans
- Commercial Banking
- Refinance
- Banking
- Risk Management
- Small Business
- Investments
- Credit Analysis
- Business Development
- Insurance
- Loan Origination
- Process Improvement
- Sba
- Credit
- Sales
- Asset Management
- Consumer Lending
- Real Estate
- Small Business Lending
- Strategic Planning
- Commercial Lending
- Project Planning
- Mortgage Banking
- Budgeting
- Credit Unions
- Underwriting
- Commercial Mortgages
- (Mbl) Member Business Lending
- Financial Analysis
- Training
- New Business Development
- Retail Banking
- Mortgage Lending
- Customer Service
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