Michelle Makela

Michelle Makela has extensive experience in the banking and finance sector, currently serving as a Credit Underwriter at SouthTrust Bank, N.A. since May 2019. Prior roles include Credit Analyst positions at Bank of Houston and Independent Bank Group, Inc., where responsibilities involved performing credit analysis for various loan types and assessing borrower creditworthiness. Earlier in Michelle's career, expertise was gained as a Lobby Services Representative and Bank Teller at RangeBank and as a Bank Teller, respectively. Academically, Michelle holds a Bachelor of Science in Advertising and Integrated Marketing Communications, along with a minor in E-Commerce, from Ferris State University.