I came to commercial lending from the other side of the table. Before joining Civista, I spent more than 13 years working with private developers and a publicly traded REIT, where I gained experience supporting the financial development of complex commercial and mixed-use projects. I learned firsthand what businesses need from a lending partner. As a Commercial Lender at Civista, I put that perspective to work growing and managing a portfolio of commercial loans; customers can expect an honest, personal, and trustworthy partner invested in their success. A graduate of The Ohio State University, I serve on the board of the Columbus Landmarks Foundation as Treasurer and previously chaired the Urban Land Institute's Columbus Young Leaders Group. Born and raised in Toledo, I've kept deep roots along the Oak Harbor, Port Clinton, and Sandusky shoreline. Today I live in Columbus's Clintonville neighborhood with my wife and daughter.