Commercial and Industrial Lending

Ben has over 17 years of diverse experience in the banking industry including many years as a commercial lending team lead, director of consumer lending, and relationship manager. After beginning his career as a college intern at a local community bank in La Jolla, California, Ben discovered he had a passion for serving businesses and consumers alike. He currently serves as 1st Security Bank’s Executive Vice President, Chief Lending Officer.

He holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree from Northern Arizona University with a specialty in Marketing and Advertising. He is an honor graduate of the Pacific Coast Banking School, a master’s level program held at the University of Washington, and has an Executive Leadership Certificate from the University of Washington’s Michael G. Foster School of Business.

With a deep dedication to local nonprofits and the community, Ben has served on several nonprofit boards throughout his career. He finds satisfaction in being able to use the skills he has developed in banking to help others.

In early 2016, Brian joined the Bank and has contributed significantly to the commercial lending growth.  He oversees 1st Security Bank’s commercial lending platform including managing the commercial and industrial (C&I) lending teams and the treasury management team.

Brian brings nearly two decades of banking industry experience, including fifteen years as a seasoned commercial lender. Prior to his employment with 1st Security Bank, he spent several years as a senior lender for a large regional bank focusing on middle-market clients. He graduated from the University of Nebraska with a Bachelor of Science in Finance, and in 2010, graduated from the American Bankers Association, Stonier Graduate School of Banking at the University of Pennsylvania. He has also completed the Omega Performance Credit Training Program and a Bank Management Training Program.

Brian is passionate about building long-term relationships within the community and providing unique perspectives for business owners. He provides a personalized touch for his clients, focusing on their banking needs so they can focus on what they do best.

Robert joined 1st Security Bank in 2017 as Vice President, Commercial Lending Relationship Manager and has been actively involved in helping build the Bank’s highly successful commercial lending team. He was promoted to his current role of Chief Credit Operations Officer in 2024 and is responsible for overseeing the Bank’s commercial credit operations.

Robert has been in the commercial banking industry for 25 years, focusing on commercial and industrial lending and commercial real estate lending at both regional and large community banks.

Robert holds a BA in History from the University of Tennessee and an MBA from the University of Chicago. He volunteers with Food Lifeline and is an active member of the Association of General Contractors and the Community Association Institute.