Curt Kessler

Curt Kessler has extensive work experience in various industries.

Starting in 2002, they worked as a Commercial Lending Manager at United Financial Mortgage Corp, where they originated, analyzed, and closed new business. Curt also built a lead source of 1,000 professional service providers and implemented marketing strategies.

From 2007 to 2008, Kessler worked as a Business Development professional at Blueleaf Lending, specializing in rehab and construction lending. Curt was responsible for generating new business and developing contacts.

In 2008, they joined Oak Street Beachstro as an Assistant General Manager and event director, where they played a crucial role in managing operations and organizing events.

Next, from 2009 to 2011, Kessler worked at Otto Bock as a Field Marketing and Patient Services professional. Curt provided exceptional customer service, conducted client product training, managed financial paperwork, expenses, and inventory.

At InterBank Mortgage Company, from 2011 to 2013, Kessler served as an Operations Manager, overseeing four client service teams and supporting 35 Account Executives and 300 mortgage brokers. Curt dealt with over $7 billion in mortgage fundings annually.

From 2013 to 2018, Kessler joined Guaranteed Rate as a Vice President of Mortgage Lending. In addition to their loan officer responsibilities, they served as a licensed sales assistant and participated in recruiting.

At Compass Mortgage, from 2018 to 2019, Kessler worked as a Loan Officer, assisting clients with their mortgage needs.

In 2019, they joined Guaranteed Rate Affinity and held the position of Vice President of Mortgage Lending and Renovation Lending Specialist until November 2022, managing mortgage lending operations and specializing in renovation loans.

Finally, they currently serve as the Executive Director at Norwood Park Chamber of Commerce, starting in November 2022.

Throughout their career, Curt Kessler has demonstrated strong leadership, expertise in mortgage lending, business development, and marketing strategies.

Curt Kessler's education history begins in 1979 when they attended Culver Academies. Curt spent two years there, until 1981, participating in the Drum & Bugle Corps. After that, from 1982 to 1986, Kessler attended Schaumburg High, but no specific degree or field of study is mentioned. Following this, they attended Colorado Mountain College from 1986 to 1988, where they obtained an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree in Resort Management. Finally, Kessler attended Florida International University from 1988 to 1990 and graduated with a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Hospitality Management.