Speaker: Michael Arellano, Bank of the West
Category: Business Banking
Session: In this session, we will take a closer look at what is happening in the credit world right now from the perspective of a business banker. We will talk about how the funding landscape has changed during this COVID-19 economic era and how businesses can better position themselves to banks during this time.
About Michael: Currently, Michael is the Senior Commercial Banking Relationship Manager and Team Lead for Washington & Idaho at Bank of the West. After cutting his teeth in small business underwriting at U. S. Bank during the Great Recession, Michael transitioned into a Relationship Management sales role with Pacific Continental Bank. Here, Michael was able to apply his credit background while honing his business development skills. Building upon that success, he took on another challenge by moving to a new market and assuming additional responsibilities as a producing Team Lead with Bank of the West. Michael’s blend of credit and business development acumen sets him apart from others and gives him a valuable perspective. Find Michael on LinkedIn.