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Business Lending Discovery Webinar

Dec 02 1:30 PM - Dec 02, 2025 2:30 PM
Dec 02, 2025 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
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Description

Join us for an interactive discovery session designed to better understand the challenges, opportunities, and priorities of credit union business lenders. This facilitated discussion will explore how lenders are navigating current market conditions, balancing risk and growth, and serving the evolving needs of member businesses. 

Agenda

Through guided dialogue and peer exchange, participants will help identify key areas where additional support, resources, and collaboration could enhance performance and member impact. Insights gathered will shape future League education, advocacy, and partnership initiatives. 

Session Goals: 

  • Identify the most pressing challenges facing business lenders today
  • Uncover gaps in tools, training, and resources
  • Explore opportunities for collective solutions  


Who Should Attend:

 Business and commercial lenders, lending managers, and credit union executives interested in strengthening business services and lending strategies. 

Additional Info

Speakers

Rhonda Norrbom

Vice President Commercial Lending | CoVantage Credit Union

Rhonda Norrbom is the Vice President and Manager of Commercial Lending at CoVantage Credit Union, bringing over 30 years of experience in commercial lending and financial leadership. She currently oversees a commercial portfolio exceeding $115 million and leads a team of seven commercial lenders. Rhonda is an active voting member of the loan committee and serves on key organizational committees, including Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) and Information Technology Committee (ITC). Her previous responsibilities have included managing NCUA/DFI commercial examinations and developing loan policies and procedures. 

Rhonda holds a Bachelor’s degree in Management from Ottawa University and has served as a REACH Loan Board member for eight years. Her career highlights include helping her team grow the commercial loan portfolio from $90 million to over $1 billion, a milestone that reflects her commitment to supporting local businesses and communities. Prior to her current role, Rhonda worked as a Chief Credit Officer for a community bank, further strengthening her expertise in credit and risk management. 

Beyond her professional achievements, Rhonda is deeply involved in her community. She has served on the Langlade County Economic Loan Board for nine years and mentors emerging leaders through the Tri-State Mentorship Program. Her guiding principle— “Serve others so they can serve you”—underscores her passion for fostering economic growth and helping businesses thrive. 

When she’s not working, Rhonda enjoys traveling and spending time with her family, embracing opportunities to explore new places and create lasting memories.

Patrick Rees

Director of Commercial Lending | Reach Business Lenders

Patrick Rees joined Reach Business Lenders in 2023 as the Director of Commercial Lending. He is responsible for providing Wisconsin Credit Unions with quality commercial loans by engaging with business owners from across the state of Wisconsin while providing both borrowers and Credit Unions with the highest quality loan origination experience. 

Patrick has spent nearly two decades in the banking industry in Wisconsin, the past ten of which have focused on business banking and commercial lending. He has experience with commercial real estate financing, commercial construction, SBA lending, practice finance, and several other specialty finance programs. Patrick holds a B.A. degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Event Type

Webinar

Fees

Complimentary

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