The Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal has named Mark Fritz and Mike Hutchinson, co-CEOs of Lakeshirts, as the 2025 Minnesota Manufacturing Awards Career Achievement honorees. The Business Journal is also recognizing an emerging leader in manufacturing, AJ Smith, CEO of TryStar, and ten others. Read More
Drake Bank has promoted Daniel Batten to senior vice president, chief credit officer. Batten joined the bank in February 2017, previously serving as assistant vice president, commercial banker. Batten will oversee the bank’s credit department and be responsible for leading the bank’s credit risk management and credit administration efforts, including credit underwriting, credit approval, and ...
Drake Bank has promoted Daniel Batten to senior vice president, chief credit officer. Batten joined the Bank in February 2017, previously serving as assistant vice president, commercial banker. In his tenure at the Bank, Batten has demonstrated exceptional banking and business development skills. Additionally, he has invested in his career by studying bank leadership and ...
Drake Bank welcomes John Sander as vice president, commercial banker. Sander's experience in client service will make him an excellent fit for the Bank's mission to build better futures for the community. Twin Cities Business (TCB) Magazine and Mpls. St. Paul (MSP) Magazine announced Stephanie Scarrella, senior mortgage lender at Drake Bank, as a 2024 ...
Drake Bank welcomes Frank Inamagua as Vice President, Commercial Banker. Inamagua brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record in business and retail banking, having over 15 years at various financial institutions.
Scott Swenson's involvement with the Men Wear Pink campaign began nearly a decade ago when he was approached by the American Cancer Society (ACS) to become an ambassador for what was then called their Real Men Wear Pink initiative. At the time, Scott, surrounded by the women in his life—three daughters, a wife, and four ...
Drake Bank welcomes Jeff Weldon to the senior management team as senior vice president, chief financial officer. As chief financial officer, Weldon will provide dynamic leadership of all financial accounting and investment functions for the Bank and its holding company, Plato Holdings, Inc. Weldon will also serve as chair of the Bank’s Funds Management Committee ...
Drake Bank welcomes Jim Iacarella as ITIN Mortgage Loan Officer. Iacarella is a highly accomplished mortgage officer with over 30 years of experience in developing relationships and helping individuals through the mortgage process. Read More
The grand marshal for July 4 Eagan Grand Day Parade has been a leader in the community for decades. Scott Swenson, 65, moved to Eagan 37 years ago. He said he is proud to tout city assets, but most of all, he talks about residents, city leaders, community leaders, volunteers, and the benefits of making ...
The economic impact of a community bank is huge. In an interview with Invest:, Greg Larson, president & CEO of Drake Bank, is convinced that community banks play an integral role in growing local businesses and increasing financial literacy. “We think that money recycles in our community through Drake Bank eight to 12 times,” he said. ...