David Franz

Commercial Real Estate Lending

Brighton, Michigan, United States

About

Over 24 years of Commercial Lending Experience which began in March 1999. In the banking world for 15 years until being introduced to the credit union world. Enjoyed the experience of working with different types of companies as they generate their profits with different products and services.

Experience

  • Commercial Lender - Real Estate at Credit Union ONE
    Dec 2024 - Present · 1 yr 8 mos

    Helping businesses grow and expand with real estate lending. Investment real estate as well as owner occupied real estate. Competing for your business.

  • Chief Operating Officer at RMR Solutions LLC
    Jul 2023 - Sep 2024 · 1 yr 3 mos

    Leadership role in managing daily operations, strategic planning, and team development. Decisions in operational efficiency, financial performance, and process improvements. Key skills such as project management, cross-functional team leadership, and data-driven decision-making were emphasized. Managed cost reductions, revenue growth and successful implementation of new systems. Budget management, stakeholder communication, and organizational change initiatives.

  • Vice President Commercial Lending at Community Choice Credit Union
    Sep 2014 - Jul 2023 · 8 yrs 11 mos

    Manage a portfolio of existing members for a $1.6 billion in asset credit union. Responsible for new loan production and maintaining existing members. Experienced SBA express/7(a) & 504 lending. Support in the development of business services team. Community involvement in Oakland and Livingston Counties. Leadership role in helping develop and coach credit analyst and other support staff.

  • Commercial Lender at First National Bank in Howell
    May 2011 - 2014 · 2 yrs 9 mos

    Manage a $35 million portfolio with 60 relationships from the Challis Rd Branch in Brighton. Responsible for generating loan production within Livingston County while partnering with branch managers and maintaining centers of influence. Frequent interaction with Senior Lender and Chief Credit Officer. Networking/community involvement includes SBTDC FastTrack Course Presenter and Livingston Sunrise Rotary (Duckmaster General for July 4th, 2012)

  • AVP - Commercial Lending at The State Bank
    Mar 2006 - May 2011 · 5 yrs 3 mos

    At the time it was Livingston Community Bank, a division of The State Bank, Brighton, MI. Generate loans from $10k to $5 million with existing customer and businesses in and around Livingston County. Responsible for maintaining a $50 million portfolio. Handle loan relationships with participating banks. SBA express/7(a) & 504 lending. Networking/community involvement includes Greater Brighton Area Chamber Ambassador, Livingston Sunrise Rotary and Business Network International (BNI).