Bankers Trust
Stephen Bakken has a diverse background in the banking industry, with over 25 years of experience. Stephen began their career at Hibernia National Bank in 1994, where they served as a Loan Recovery Manager, overseeing the collection efforts of a team and maximizing the collection of charged off loans. In 2000, they joined Green Belt Bank and Trust as a Vice President, working closely with small to medium-sized business owners and providing credit and deposit solutions. In 2005, they joined Wells Fargo as a Principal Business Relationship Manager and Commercial Banking Leader, building and maintaining relationships with commercial customers and originating opportunities to sell financial services. In 2020, they moved to Dubuque Bank and Trust as a Commercial Banker and Vice President, managing existing business customer relationships and identifying prospecting opportunities. From 2021 to 2023, they worked for Community Choice Credit Union as a Vice President, Commercial Services, responsible for the production and oversight of the Commercial Lending Department and promoting business for the credit union. Currently, they are a VP Commercial Relationship Manager III at Bankers Trust. Throughout their career, Stephen has demonstrated expertise in relationship management, business development, portfolio management, and providing customized financial solutions.
Stephen Bakken attended Centerville High School, but no specific dates are provided for their enrollment or completion. After graduating from high school, they pursued higher education at the University of Iowa from 1980 to 1984. During this time, they earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree with a concentration in Finance. No further education details are available beyond these experiences.