Content By: Greg Larson In celebration of Women's Month, I asked Bo Thao-Urabe, a fellow Drake Bank board member and dedicated leader and advocate, to discuss this year's theme: "Moving Forward Together! Women Educating & Inspiring Generations." Bo reflected on the importance of collective progress, the values that guide her leadership, and the power of ...
March is Credit Education Month, a time dedicated to empowering individuals and businesses with the knowledge they need to make informed financial decisions. For business owners, understanding credit is a crucial step toward securing funding, managing cash flow, and promoting long-term success. We sat down with Drake Bank's Chief Credit Officer, Daniel Batten, to get ...
St. Paul, Minn. | March 11, 2025 – Drake Bank has promoted Tegan Dornink, Hailey Lewis, and Brianna McCarthy to assistant vice presidents in their respective departments. Tegan Dornink has been promoted to assistant vice president, credit administration officer. Dornink joined the Bank in December 2019 as senior credit analyst and was promoted to credit ...
St. Paul, Minn. | March 6, 2025 — Drake Bank welcomes Ted Sirianni to the senior management team as senior vice president and chief banking officer. With over 14 years of banking leadership and more than 20 years of lending and financial analysis experience, Sirianni brings a wealth of expertise to the Bank. Sirianni previously served ...
At Drake Bank, our mission is more than just words; it’s the foundation of everything we do. We’re excited to share our 2024 Annual Report, highlighting a year of growth, innovation, and meaningful community impact. This report provides a comprehensive look at how we’ve worked to support our clients, strengthen local businesses, and create financial ...
Content By: Greg Larson Networking plays a crucial role in building strong professional and personal relationships, collaborating, and creating opportunities for growth. In today’s fast-paced digital world, the value of authentic, face-to-face connections remains undeniable. This blog discusses my insights, experiences, and best practices for building meaningful professional relationships. Why is face-to-face networking still important ...
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 ...
St. Paul, Minn. | December 31, 2024 – 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 ...
St. Paul, Minn. | November 14, 2024 - The Minnesota Bankers Association (MBA) has recognized 84 Minnesota banks, including Drake Bank, for their community involvement. MBA’s Community Champion program honors and recognizes the vital role banks play in their communities. For its second consecutive year, Drake Bank was recognized as a Community Champion for working with ...
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 ...