Michael Keith

Michael Keith is an experienced banking executive with a strong focus on franchise finance and middle-market commercial banking. Currently serving as Managing Director and Senior Vice President of the Franchise Finance Group at Flagstar Bank since May 2023, Michael excels in client management and new business development across the U.S. Prior roles include Executive Vice President and Head of Middle Market Banking at Independent Financial, as well as Managing Director roles at Fifth Third Bank, where the emphasis was on client management within the franchise finance sector. Michael's extensive background also includes senior positions at PlainsCapital Bank, Wachovia Bank, Compass Bank, Wells Fargo Bank, and Bank of America. Michael holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from Stephen F. Austin State University.