Rick Novotny
Business Development Manager - Core Sales | Empowering community bankers with purpose-built technology solutions | Graduate School of Banking
- Role
- Business Development Manager - Core at Ufs Tech
- Location
- Milwaukee, WI, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Rick Novotny
With over 20 years of experience in community banking, including nearly a decade in the C-Suite, I currently serve as a Business Development Manager at Navanta, where I help deliver purpose-built technology solutions that empower community banks. My background spans commercial lending, credit risk management, strategic planning, and business development—giving me a well-rounded perspective to support banks in optimizing operations and driving growth and independence.Previously, I served as Chief Credit Officer at a $1.5B family-owned community bank, contributing to strategic leadership through roles on the ALCO as well as Senior Management committees. I’m passionate about strengthening the community banking industry and committed to building lasting relationships with professionals across the country—ensuring they have the innovative tools and support needed to thrive in a rapidly evolving financial landscape.
Experience
Business Development Manager - Core
Aug 2024 — Present · Grafton, WI, US
Education
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science, International Studies
1996 — 2000
Skills
- Commercial Lending
- Finance
- Real Estate
- Credit
- Small Business
- Commercial Real Estate
- Real Estate Financing
- Negotiation
- New Business Development
- Loan Origination
- Underwriting
- Marketing
- Sales
- Portfolio Management
- Loans
- Commercial Banking
- Banking
- Customer Service
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