Brendan Matthias

Brendan Matthias is an accomplished banker with an impressive track record spanning close to two decades in the banking and financial services sector. His expertise encompasses Retail Banking, Commercial Lending, Negotiation, Budgeting, Residential Lending, Construction/Development Lending, Analytical Skills, Professional Mentoring, and Professional Coaching.

Brendan's educational background includes a Certificate of Banking from the Graduate School of Banking at the University of Wisconsin - Madison, an MBA in Real Estate from the University of Denver - Daniels College of Business, and a Bachelors in Business Administration with a focus on Management & Information Systems from the University of Colorado Boulder - Leeds School of Business.

Professionally, Brendan has held the role of Executive Vice President at FirstBank, showcasing his leadership and strategic capabilities in the banking industry. He has also been involved in various organizations, having served as a Board Member at the Carbondale Chamber of Commerce and Community Builders, and as the Board President at the Mark Ross Montessori Foundation.