JIM KAYE

Jim Kaye has extensive experience in the banking industry. JIM is currently the VP of Finance/Director of Commercial Lending at First Independence Bank, a position they have held since October 2021. Prior to this role, they served as Vice President-Commercial Finance at the same bank, starting in February 2015.

Before joining First Independence Bank, Jim worked at Renaissance Capital Alliance as the Vice President- Syndications and National Sales Manager from April 2012 to September 2014. JIM was responsible for the placement of lease transactions with Fortune 500 companies and supported new business development.

From March 2011 to February 2013, Jim held the position of Managing Director-Special Assets at Talmer Bank and Trust. JIM then served as the Chief Credit Officer and Chief Operating Officer at Community Central Bank from January 2010 to March 2011. In this role, they were responsible for the day-to-day activities of the bank and managed the bank's largest lending relationships.

Earlier in their career, Jim served as the President and CEO of Macomb Community Bank from October 2005 to June 2009. JIM was responsible for the overall performance of the bank and oversaw loan workouts due to the troubled nature of the portfolio. Prior to that, they served as the Founding President and CEO of Oakland Commerce Bank from June 1992 to October 2005. In this role, they were responsible for the overall performance of the bank, including budgeting, credit administration, operations, regulatory matters, and community interface.

Jim Kaye attended Wayne State University from 1975 to 1980, where they earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance.