BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
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Leslie A. Biskner
Leslie A. Biskner currently serves as Vice President of Business Development for Cooperative Business Services LLC in Central Ohio. Leslie has worked in the real estate services industry since graduating from The Ohio State University in 1994. She has completed continuing education courses at Hondros College in Columbus, focusing on real estate transactions. Leslie has over 10 years of successful experience in commercial real estate, both as a buyer and seller, and has worked as a Business Development Officer in such specialty areas as environmentally challenged sites and new construction for several regional and national companies. Leslie has served on several community boards, including the Westerville Parks Foundation, and is a past National Delegate and the 2004 past President of the Columbus Commercial Real Estate Women in Columbus. She is a featured author in Business First of Columbus, an associate member of the Ohio Society of CPA's, a member of The Risk Management Association, a member of Columbus Commercial Industrial Investment Realtors (CCIIR) and also a member of The Columbus Real Estate Exchangers (CREE). Leslie was awarded with the honor by her CREW peers as the "2009 CREW Networker of the Year," and also received the "2009 CREW Deal of the Year Award." This year, Leslie has been awarded the 2010 Ohio Push for the Pin Scholarship by the CCIM Education Foundation is support of her efforts to achieve the CCIM designation. A Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) is a world-wide recognized expert in the disciplines of commercial and investment real estate.
As Vice President, Leslie is responsible for the overall development of Business Loan Origination for Cooperative Business Services LLC in Central Ohio. To learn more about what Leslie can do for you, click here.
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lbiskner@cbscuso.com
Phone: (888) 697-9555, Ext. 108
Three years of service
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John M. Skeldon
John M. Skeldon currently serves as Assistant Vice President of Business Development for Cooperative Business Services, LLC in Northwest Ohio. John is a 2004 graduate of the University of Toledo's Edward H. Schmidt Business School where he majored in Professional Sales and Commercial Real Estate. Prior to joining CBS John held positions as an account representative with Crown Equipment Corporation and as both a leasing specialist and development coordinator with Rudolph/Libbe Properties. While at Rudolph/Libbe Properties John focused his efforts on new business development, specializing in leasing, retail development and build-to-suit opportunities in the Ohio, Michigan, North and South Carolina, and Texas markets. John is also active in the Toledo community and various industry associations. He has served as an ICSC Ohio/West Virginia Committee Member (2006-Present), ICSC Next Generation Member (2006-Present), and as a member of both the Toledo Board of Realtors (2006-Present) and as an EPIC Toledo Economic Development Committee Member (2007-Present). In his free time John volunteers as a Youth Summer Basketball Coach, Youth Educational Tutor and serves as a member of the St. Francis Young Alumni Committee.
As Assistant Vice President at CBS, John is responsible for business loan originations in Northwest Ohio. To learn more about what John can do for you, click here.
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jskeldon@cbscuso.com
Phone: (419) 246-3000
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Francia A. Harris
Francia Harris currently serves as a Business Development Officer for Cooperative Business Services, LLC in Southwest Ohio. Francia is a 2009 graduate of Miami University’s Richard T. Farmer School of Business where she completed a double major in Marketing and Finance. Francia also had the opportunity to study abroad in Italy and Australia. She held internships in Akron, Ohio at the Akron Metropolitan Housing Authority and the Summit County Probate Courthouse. Francia is active in the Cincinnati community. She is a member of the Cincinnati Commercial Real Estate Women (CREW), National Association of Office and Industrial Properties (NAOIP), and does volunteer work for organizations like Give Back to Cincinnati and Clever Crazes for Kids.
As a business development officer, Francia is responsible for business loan originations in Southwest Ohio. To learn more about what Francia can do for you, click here.
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fharris@cbscuso.com
Phone: (513) 677-3100, Ext. 107
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BUSINESS LENDING
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Lorain Cooper
Lorain Cooper currently serves as Senior Vice President and Director of SBA Lending for Cooperative Business Services LLC. Lorain has worked in the financial services industry since graduating from Florida Community College (Jacksonville, Florida). Lorain has secured additional business lending education through courses from NAGGL (National Association Government Guaranteed Lenders) and ABA (American Bankers Association). Lorain has over 19 years of successful experience in commercial lending and has worked as a Business Development Officer, Assistant Vice President, and Vice President for several regional and national lending institutions throughout the country. Lorain's background includes experience in Special Assets Management and, more recently, in SBA and USDA Business & Industry commercial financing. Lorain is an active member of the Commercial Real Estate Women Forum in Cincinnati and The Risk Management Association.
As Senior Vice President, Lorain is responsible for sucessfully developing and delivering SBA Commercial Loan Services, SBA Packaging and SBA Product Training to area credit union clients and the members they serve. Lorain is also responsible for Special Assets Management on behalf of Cooperative Business Services LLC.
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lcooper@cbscuso.com
Phone: (513) 677-3100, Ext, 104
Four years of service
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Andy Weingartner
Andy Weingartner currently serves as Senior Vice President of Business Lending for Cooperative Business Services, LLC (CBS). Andy has worked in the financial services field since graduating in 2002 from Xavier University with a B.S. in Finance. Prior to joining CBS Andy successfully completed the Management Training Program at a large regional bank and has continued his education via the in-depth business lending coursework offered through NAGGL (National Association of Government Guaranteed Lenders) and RMA (Risk Management Association). Andy's experience also includes positions as a bank Portfolio Manager and as a Collateral Analyst for a regional energy provider.
In his role as Senior Vice President of Business Lending at CBS, Andy utilizes his background and experience to underwrite commercial business credit requests, manage credit portfolio risk and concentrations, and assist in business development. Andy is also actively involved as an instructor in the credit training initiatives offered by CBS. Andy has worked for Cooperative Business Services since October 2005.
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aweingartner@cbscuso.com
Phone: (513) 677-3100, Ext. 105
Four years of service
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Trevor Haley
Trevor Haley currently serves as Assistant Vice President of Business Lending for CBS, LLC. Trevor has worked in the financial services industry since graduating from the University of Iowa in 2006 with a BA in Economics. At Iowa, he was also a member of the Varsity Men’s Swim team from 2002-2006. His background includes nearly 4 years’ work experience as a Credit Analyst since graduation in 2006. He has also worked as a summer intern for a mortgage lending corporation in Southern California.
As an Assistant Vice President for Business Lending, Trevor underwrites commercial business credits and assists management with credit portfolio risk.
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thaley@cbscuso.com
Phone: (513) 677-3100, Ext. 111
Two years of service
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COMPLIANCE/LOAN CLOSING
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Elizabeth A. Shanahan
Elizabeth A. Shanahan currently serves as Senior Vice President of Compliance for Cooperative Business Services, LLC. Elizabeth's background includes over 11 years of commercial lending experience working for Transamerica Commercial Finance, GE Capital Corporation, and Provident Bank. Roles within these companies were as a Senior Processor, Risk Analyst, Documentation Review Analyst, and Credit Analyst.
Elizabeth's current role as Senior Vice President of Compliance allows her to utilize her past experience to assure compliance of loans and credit union adherence to member business lending policies/procedures. As Senior Vice President, Elizabeth manages credit file activity, creates loan documentation for loan closings, oversees compliance initiatives of Cooperative Business Services LLC, and assists in training initiatives designed to strengthen credit and file packaging skills of member credit unions.
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eshanahan@cbscuso.com
Phone: (513) 677-3100, Ext. 101
Five years of service
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Andrew P. Conley
Andrew Conley currently serves as General Counsel and Vice President of Compliance for Cooperative Business Services, LLC. Andrew has practiced in the areas of commercial financing as well as corporate and real estate law since graduating in 2001 from The Case Western Reserve University School of Law. Andrew has work experience as a closing attorney for SBA 504 loan transactions through a local area Certified Development Company. More recently, Andrew has served in private practice representing a variety of lending institutions and small businesses relative to the closing and funding of various conventional and SBA guaranteed transactions.
As General Counsel and Vice President of Compliance, Andrew is responsible for representing Cooperative Business Services, LLC in loan closing preparation and compliance initiatives. Andrew holds a B.S. degree in Business from the Indiana University Kelley School of Business and is admitted to practice law in the State of Ohio and Federal District Court for the Southern District of Ohio.
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aconley@cbscuso.com
Phone: (513) 677-3100, Ext. 103
Three years of service
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Pepper Anne Bondie
Pepper Bondie currently serves as Assistant Vice President of Closing/Compliance for Cooperative Business Services, LLC. Pepper is a 1996 graduate of the University of Northern Colorado with a B.S. Degree in Human Rehabilitation. Prior to entering the business lending field in 1999, Pepper did service work with developmentally disabled adults. Pepper has over eight years of experience in closing loan transactions with emphasis on loan documentation, quality control, secondary marketing and overall compliance initiatives.
Pepper brings experience and depth to the closing and compliance function of Cooperative Business Services, LLC and will focus her energy on proper closing, funding and administrative support of business loans originated by area credit unions.
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pbondie@cbscuso.com
Phone: (513) 677-3100, Ext. 109
Three years of service
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FINANCE
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Angela R. Kelley
Angela R. Kelley currently serves as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer for Cooperative Business Services LLC. Angela has worked in the accounting field since graduating in May 1989 from Ball State University with a B.S. in Accounting. Angela has worked in Public accounting as an audit manager and a tax manager. She has also worked for G.E. Capital preparing extensive account reconciliations and budgets.
As Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Angela is responsible for the servicing of member business loans and the financial reporting of Cooperative Business Services LLC. In addition, Angela leads and manages many special projects as it relates to the growth and continued development of the company.
Angela is a licensed Certified Public Accountant, and a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, and the Ohio Society of Certified Public Accountants.
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akelley@cbscuso.com
Phone: (513) 677-3100, Ext. 100
Six years of service
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Daisy K. Shafer
Daisy K. Shafer currently serves as Vice President of Finance for Cooperative Business Services, LLC (CBS). Daisy has worked in the financial services industry since graduating in June 2003 from Wright State University with a BS in International Business. Daisy's background includes over 2 successful years of service in consumer lending for MidFirst Credit Union and 3 years of commercial lending experience with CBS.
As Vice President of Finance at CBS, Daisy is responsible for servicing member business loans, accounting for loan participations, daily and month end processing, account reconciliation and supporting the needs of the finance department and the needs of participating credit unions. Daisy also assists with the servicing and reporting for all SBA loans.
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dshafer@cbscuso.com
Phone: (513) 677-3100, Ext. 106
Four years of service
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PRESIDENT/CEO
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Keith D. Reed
Keith D. Reed currently serves as President and Chief Executive Officer of Cooperative Business Services LLC. Keith has worked in the financial services industry since graduating in May 1988 from Miami University (Oxford, Ohio) with a BS in Finance. Keith has over 18 years of successful experience in commercial lending and has worked as a Business Development Officer, Assistant Vice President, and Vice President for several regional and national lending institutions throughout the country. Keith has focused on both conventional and SBA commercial financing utilizing various lending vehicles available with each lending institution.
As Chief Executive Officer, Keith is responsible for the overall growth and development of Cooperative Business Services LLC as a credit engine utilized to underwrite, service, and manage business credit for owner and subscriber credit unions.
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kreed@cbscuso.com
Phone: (513) 677-3100, Ext. 102
Six years of service
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