Maryellen Howard is a seasoned loan documentation specialist currently serving as a Senior Loan Documentation Specialist at Lakeside Bank since April 2023. Previously, Maryellen held various roles including Commercial Loan Processor at First Secure Community Bank and Consumer Loan Processor at both First Community Financial Bank and JPMorgan Chase. With a comprehensive background in loan processing stemming from positions at Washington Mutual Bank, Busey, and Encore Credit Corp, Maryellen has developed extensive expertise in the financial sector. Educationally, Maryellen possesses an Associate's degree in Culinary Arts from Joliet Junior College and is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Applied Science in Accounting from Western Governors University.