Mike Yeend

Mike Yeend has extensive experience in the banking industry, holding various positions throughout their career. Mike started in 1993 as an AVP/Commercial Loan Officer at KeyBank, where they worked until 1996. Mike then joined Banner Bank in 1997, initially as an AVP and VP/Commercial Loan Officer, responsible for managing the bank's commercial loan portfolio and conducting business development activities. Mike later became the SVP/Commercial Lending Center Manager, providing leadership and direction for the commercial banking team. In 2012, they joined US Bank as the Community Commercial Lending Team Leader, managing a team focused on small business and middle market commercial loans. Finally, in 2015, they joined Whatcom Educational Credit Union-WECU® as the Member Business Banking Team Leader, overseeing a team of loan officers and credit analysts. Mike then progressed to the role of Credit Analysis Team Leader and is currently serving as the Business Banking Credit Analysis and Loan Operations Manager, responsible for managing the underwriting and credit presentation process. Overall, Mike Yeend's experience demonstrates their expertise in commercial lending, portfolio management, and team leadership within the banking industry.

Mike Yeend's education history includes a BBA in Economics from Gonzaga University, which they obtained from 1979 to 1983. Mike later pursued an MBA in Finance from the University of Washington - Michael G. Foster School of Business from 1985 to 1987. In 2002 to 2004, they attended the Pacific Coast Banking School and completed a graduate program, although the specific field of study is not provided.