Luke Ericksen

Luke Ericksen is a proficient finance professional currently serving as a Senior Portfolio Manager and Credit Academy Program Manager at Wintrust Financial Corporation since April 2021. In this role, Luke trains and leads new analysts in the Credit Academy Program, focusing on underwriting and credit support for middle market clients. Previously, Luke held positions at Lake Forest Bank & Trust as an Assistant Vice President Underwriting and Team Lead, where responsibilities included underwriting and due diligence for middle market credit transactions. Earlier experience includes roles at Ally as a Commercial Underwriter and Commercial Risk Analyst, and at Target as a Senior Team Lead, managing store operations. Luke obtained a Bachelor of Science in Finance from DePaul University.