Team
Our one-of-a-kind team
Experienced and trusted
Each day on our team is different because each of our client’s stories is different. Many of Business Lending Group’s team members have been here for years and have yet to experience the same day twice. Whether we’ve been a part of the team for 20 days or 20 years, this diversity of work ensures we’re learning every day, making seasoned experts in our field.
We thrive as a team because we’re all motivated self-starters who are passionate about the work we do. Our strong credit-union partnership provides daily opportunities for our team to grow. Plus, our intimate team size means we’re always learning from one other.
Does our team sound like you? Learn more about career opportunities with Business Lending Group.

Credit-union culture
We’re nothing like the typical bankers. We work in a friendly, casual atmosphere that emboldens our team to grow both personally and professionally. Our close-knit team enjoys working together, making a difference together and having fun together.
Our associates know one another on a personal level, creating an inspired team that enjoys coming into the office each day. We’re more than colleagues. We’re family.

Get to know us
Expert Team

Chris Allen
President/CEO

Sheila Schinke
Prospera CEO

Kevin J. Ralofsky
Verve, a Credit Union CEO


Sue Traska
Director of Operations

Amy Byrnes
Commercial Loan Operations Supervisor

Lisa Berger
Compliance & Reporting Specialist

Heidi Van Camp
Lead Senior Analyst

Steve Kools
Vice President of Underwriting

Paul Bachhuber
Commercial Loan Mediator


Chris Allen
President/CEO

Gary Brum
Vice President of Commercial Lending

Adam Landverk
Chief Lending Officer

Rick Ripley
Vice President of Commercial Lending

Chris Cumicek
Vice President of Commercial Lending

Dawn Doberstein
Vice President of Commercial Lending

Scott Yukel
Vice President of Commercial Lending

Kory Kitowski
Chief Information Officer


Sheila Schinke
CEO

John Schemm
Vice President of Lending

Jerry Ramus
Vice President of Commercial Lending


Kevin J. Ralofsky
President/CEO

John Hill
Vice President of Business Lending

Ken Buksnes
Chief Credit Officer

Va you Yang
Business Lending Officer

Rob Ketter
VP of Technology
Make an impact, every day
EMPLOYMENT
Do you want to make a limitless impact?
The first step is joining BLG’s team. Learn more about career opportunities at Business Lending Group.
