Kurt
Bloeser
B. Spudly Enterprises
524
W. Portland St. |
Covering the
Entire West Coast
Banking | Lending | Retail
Areas of Expertise
Credit Policy
Corporate Banking
Retail Banking
Mergers
Acquisitions
Experience
| 34 Years of
Experience in Banking Industry Significant Contributor to Success of First Interstate Bank (Wells Fargo) (a $55 billion multi-state bank/holding company) Regional Experience in All Forms of Lending and Branch Banking |
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| Regional Chief
Credit Officer & Executive Vice President First Interstate Bank's Northwest Region |
Executive Managing
Committee Post Instrumental in Establishing Credit Disciplines in a five state marketplace Key Role in invigorating Lending Team to Increase Outstanding Loans while Maintaining High Level of Credit Quality Guided the implementation of Improved Policies and Procedures Elevating Company Credit Standards Chief Credit Officer for the Mortgage Subsidiary |
| Executive Vice
President & Senior Credit Officer First Interstate Bank in: Phoenix, Las Vegas and Seattle |
In Phoenix
Established: More Effective Line-Staff Credit Approval System Enhanced Training of the General Commercial Lending Staff In Las Vegas: Solutions to Issues Plaguing the Company while Ensuring Compliance with Outside Governmental Regulators In Seattle Primary Author of the Credit Procedures that were incorporated into First Interstates Bancorp's Standard Practice Manuals Active in Creation of Company-wide Commercial Credit Training Program |
| Senior Vice
President & Retail Group Manager First Interstate Bank |
Engineered three
Mergers Last Involving a Bank which became the foundation for the Northern Division of First Interstate In a single 5 year period Lead Team to Number 1 in its Marketplace Actively participated in Company's Purchase of a bank in Alaska where he served as the first President |
| Vice President & Correspondent Banking Manager First Interstate Bank |
Instrumental in
the Phenomenal Growth of the Northwest Region and Alaska during the mid-70's Simultaneously developed his Correspondent Group's reputation in the Northwest for Service, Portfolio Growth and Quality |
| Assistant Vice
President of Accounts Receivable, Inventory Finance, Operations Officer, Teller & Messenger |
Between 1962-1975 within First Interstate Bank of California |
Instructor 30
years |
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Education
Pacific Coast
Banking School
American Banking Association's Conference of Executive Officers
Numerous Courses from the American Institute of Banking
Memberships & Awards
| Northwest Intermediate Credit School | Board Member and Lead Instructor |
| American Bankers Association | Professional Development Council Media Advisory Council |
| Portland, Oregon Sports Authority | Board Member |
| General Hospital Foundation | Board Member |
| Economic Development Council of Snohomish County, Washington |
Chaired |
| United Way | Board Member in Phoenix and Las Vegas Past Board Chair in Snohomish County, Washington |
| Junior Achievement in Seattle and Phoenix | Board of Directors |
| Citizen of the Year in Everett, Washington | |