Steve Vandette (Chip)

Chief Lending Officer at Croghan Colonial Bank

Steve "Chip" VanDette has extensive work experience in the banking industry. Steve "Chip" started their career at Charter One Bank in 2002, where they held various roles such as Direct Bank Loan Officer, Branch Manager, Business Banking Officer, VP of Business Banking Relationship Manager, and VP of Commercial Lending. Steve "Chip" then joined Huntington National Bank in 2012, where they served as Business Banking Vice President, Commercial Banking Vice President, and Business Banking Market Manager as a Senior Vice President. Currently, they are the Chief Lending Officer at Croghan Colonial Bank, a position they have held since February 2021. Throughout their career, they have demonstrated expertise in areas such as business banking, commercial lending, relationship management, and sales.

Steve "Chip" VanDette earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Technology from Bowling Green State University, which they attended from 1995 to 1999. Later, they pursued a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Phoenix between 2001 and 2003.

Currently, they are acquiring a Certificate of Executive Leadership from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, with an expected completion in 2023. Additionally, they are participating in the Graduate School of Banking program at the same university, focusing on an undisclosed field of study.

While no specific information is provided, it can be inferred that Steve also had some education or involvement with Norwalk St Paul, although details regarding degrees or fields of study are not available.

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Timeline

  • Chief Lending Officer

    February, 2021 - present

  • Senior Commercial Officer

    October, 2018