Consumers Credit Union
Sean Bowers has over 30 years of work experience, starting from 1987 to the present. Sean has held various roles in different companies throughout their career.
From 1987 to 1993, Sean worked as an Accounting Clerk at Watt Publishing Co, where they improved efficiency by converting manual budgetary processes and accounting systems.
In 1993, they joined Amcore Mortgage Inc. as an Accounting Staff Assistant, where they managed cash flow and streamlined general ledger entries.
From 1994 to 1996, Sean served as a Senior Staff Accountant/Auditor at Lindgren, Callihan, Van Osdol & Co., Ltd., specializing in financial institution audits, trust examinations, and providing computer troubleshooting.
In 1996, they became the Director of Administration and Finance at Lake Carroll Association, overseeing accounting and cash management and designing a successful budget for infrastructure development.
Sean then worked at Milledgeville State Bank from 1997 to 2005 as a Chief Financial Officer, focusing on mortgage lending programs and stabilizing net interest margin.
Sean joined Sauk Valley Bank in 2005 and served as their Chief Financial Officer until 2009. Sean played a key role in receiving funds from the TARP Capital Purchase Program and implemented strategies for growth and increased return on equity.
From 2009 to 2010, Sean worked as the Executive Vice President/Chief Financial Officer at Wheatland Bank, where they managed the business plan and enhanced liquidity risk management.
In 2010, Sean joined Andigo Credit Union, initially as the Vice President/Controller, executing strategies to enhance loan and deposit pricing and mitigating interest rate risks.
Sean then held several positions at Andigo Credit Union, including Executive Vice President/Chief Information Officer, where they led the implementation of new banking systems and managed IT infrastructure transitions.
Finally, in 2020, Sean became the Chief Financial Officer of Consumers Credit Union following the merger with Andigo Credit Union.
Sean Bowers obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from Illinois State University, which they attended from 1991 to 1993. In 2001, they earned a Certificate from the Graduate School of Banking at the University of Wisconsin - Madison, where they studied until 2003. In 2011, they attended The Wharton School and obtained a certification in Certified Chief Executive through the CUES CEO Institute I. The following year, in 2012, they attended Cornell Johnson Graduate School of Management and obtained a certification in Certified Chief Executive through the CUES CEO Institute II. Finally, in 2013, they attended the University of Virginia Darden School of Business and obtained a certification in Certified Chief Executive through the CUES CEO Institute III. Additionally, Sean has also obtained a Certificate of Achievement from Dale Carnegie in October 2011 and the Certified Chief Executive certification from Credit Union Executives Society in May 2013.
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Consumers Credit Union (Consumers), headquartered in Lake County, IL, has provided unparalleled financial services to members for over 90 years. With over 200,000 members and $3 billion in assets, Consumers is better known for the comprehensive array of products and services we offer to individuals. These solutions include checking, debit and credit cards, vehicle loans, consumer loans, savings, money market and certificates of deposit, along with a range of home loan solutions. But it's the lesser known aspects of Consumers that make us uniquely positioned to meet the needs of the business community. • Unlike most credit unions, where membership is restricted by geography, employment or similar restrictions, Consumers membership is open to all consumers, regardless of whom you are or where you live. This inclusive membership model extends to Consumers' business memberships as well. • Despite our name, Consumers doesn't just cater to the needs of individuals. We offer a full suite of banking and commercial lending products and services for the business community. This includes owner occupied, non-owner occupied and residential investment commercial mortgages as well as a spectrum of business banking solutions. Whether you're a start-up company or a multi-million dollar corporation, Consumers has business accounts that can be tailored to fit your needs. • The end-to-end service model for our business solutions is 100% in-house. This means Consumers' business members can do more than just bank with us -- they can bank ON us to be the strategic partner that helps them meet near-term and longer-term objectives. Find out more about the competitive advantage Consumers can provide to you and your business.