Vito Pianello

Vito Pianello has a strong background in the banking industry, with extensive experience in commercial loans and lending portfolios. Vito is currently serving as the First Vice President of Commercial Loans at First State Bank since 2017. Prior to that, they held the position of Vice President at FirstMerit Bank starting from 2011. From 2005 to 2010, Vito worked as the Associate Managing Director at The PrivateBank, where they managed various responsibilities including solicitation, origination, and underwriting of commercial real estate loans. Vito also worked as the Vice President Commercial Loan Officer at Macomb Community Bank in 2005, and as the Group Vice President at Chevy Chase Bank from 2002 to 2004. Vito's experience also includes being the Executive Vice President at Continental Auto Receivables Inc from 1997 to 2002, and the Senior Vice President at Huntington Bank from 1993 to 1997. Additionally, they served as the Vice President - National Sales Manager at Comerica Bank from 1986 to 1993. Vito has proven expertise in sales, credit, collections, and work-outs, and has successfully managed and expanded lending portfolios throughout their career.

Vito Pianello completed their Bachelor of Arts in business at Oakland University from 1974 to 1975. Vito then pursued their Masters of Arts at Central Michigan University. Additionally, Vito attended the University of Virginia Graduate School of Bank Management, although the specific duration and degree name are not provided.