Driven by Relationships, Led by Experience

Ed’s strong leadership, strategic and technical skills, combined with a passion to help others, can be seen throughout his 25+ years of successfully leading multi-million-dollar institutions and non-profit organizations. His easy and approachable demeanor, coupled with his determination to help people succeed, shapes United Midwest’s culture and is the cornerstone of the bank’s unique business model.

Driven to excel at what he’s good at, Craig’s 25 years of industry success has been nothing short of incredible. With an enviable SBA lending record, and a little baseball coaching experience on the side, he has built a team of lenders who are experts in the SBA field.  When asked to describe United Midwest's strength, Craig believes it’s simple: we’re focused on key areas of the banking business which allows us to be great at what we do.

Jennifer has always been a planner—a skill that comes in handy as a CFO. With over 12 years of financial experience in banking and prior experience as a corporate controller, she believes planning ahead for those large, more detailed tasks is the key to good performance and results. When she’s not crunching the numbers, Jennifer loves music and discovering the history of jazz here in Ohio and the Midwest. This is a personal interest for her as her grandmother played the saxophone and toured with Ada Leonard’s all girl band during WWII.

A true multi-tasker, Judy brings 36 years of banking experience and powerful acumen to the office every day. Her can-do attitude and ability to handle so many different aspects of the bank’s branches, mortgage department, and CRA compliance is what gives United Midwest a high mark of excellence.

Not many people can say they’ve bowled one perfect game, but Michael can say he’s bowled two! As Community Development Director, Michael is responsible for planning and overseeing the implementation of the outreach and activities within the bank’s cities and neighborhoods. His 30 years of banking experience coupled with his supportive nature allows him to network with key leaders, constituents and partners with ease and stay on top of the latest trends and needs of our communities.

With nearly three decades of financial expertise and a passion for mentoring his team, Anthony’s style is grounded in loyalty, active listening, and a commitment to doing things the right way. He sees United Midwest’s consistent vision and client-centric mindset as the foundation for meaningful, lasting relationships with borrowers and referral sources. Originally from the Chicago area and a proud Indiana Hoosier, he’s now a longtime San Diegan who celebrated a memorable first hole-in-one on a 167-yard par 3 in 2024

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Having financed more hotel purchases than any other lender in the Midwest, Bob is truly an expert with larger SBA loans. With his deep knowledge of all types of financing and enthusiasm for good service, it’s no wonder that he has financed over $500 million in business loans in his banking career.

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Patrick’s love of sports spills over into his profession as an SBA lender for the last 23 years, specializing in insurance, medical, dental, veterinary and general businesses. He relentlessly pursues ways to build the best financing solutions for his clients, and believes in a team approach for each step so clients understand the process and ultimately close the loan quickly.

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As a former Division I athlete at Northwestern University, Beth has that same hardworking mindset for her 25 years as an SBA lender. Beth's perspective is shaped by both her lending experience and her time spent as a business broker. She is able to understand the concerns and motivations of both buyers and sellers, guide clients through every step of the lending process, and translate complex requirements into clear, manageable steps. Outside the office, Beth treasures time with family, cheering on her son at sporting events, and being outdoors with two energetic Labrador retrievers.

With 30 years in SBA and commercial banking, Jon has helped business owners navigate a wide range of financing options. Known for his resourcefulness and practical mindset, he enjoys guiding clients through the lending process and uncovering solutions that move their businesses forward. Outside the office, Jon, a Navy veteran, embraces adventure and is an avid diver, sailor, and hiker. He has explored destinations around the globe, including Mount Kilimanjaro, the Red Sea, and the Belize Reef. He also enjoys traveling with his wife, spending time with their dog, and volunteering with the Progressive Animal Welfare Society and Habitat for Humanity.