Our Team
Business Lending Team
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Daniel N. Schloemer
Senior Vice President and Chief Lending Officer
Dan has over 30 years in commercial lending experience and was a financial controller prior to that. Dan holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture Business from Wilmington College, and an Executive Masters in Business Administration from Ashland University. Dan also attended the Graduate School of Banking at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Phone: 419-355-2200
Email: dschloemer@croghan.com
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Steve "Chip" VanDette
Senior Vice President & Senior Commercial Loan Officer
Chip has over 15 years of banking experience in North Central Ohio, most of which has been spent working with business clients in all aspects of commercial banking. Chip is an Alumni of Norwalk St. Paul high school, and holds a Bachelor Science degree from Bowling Green State University as well as a MBA from the University of Phoenix.
Phone: 419-355-2102
Email: svandette@croghan.com
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Barry Ezell
Vice President and Commercial Loan Officer
Phone: 440-759-8020
Email: bezell@croghan.com
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John Fey
Vice President and Commercial Loan Officer
John has been in commercial lending for over 35 years, serving Northwest Ohio for all of those years. John is a life-long resident of Fremont, Ohio and an alumni of St. Joseph Central Catholic High School. John holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Toledo.
Phone: 419-355-2151
Email: jfey@croghan.com
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Marty Folger
Vice President and Commercial Loan Officer
Marty has 28 years of commercial lending experience. Marty holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting from Michigan State University. Marty is a graduate of the School of Commercial Credit from Miami (OH) University and of the Ohio School of Banking from Ohio University. Marty also graduated from the Leadership Erie County (LEADS) program.
Phone: 419-734-5046
Email: mfolger@croghan.com
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Shannon George
Vice President and Commercial Loan Officer
Shannon has been in banking for 10 years, half of that time dedicated to commercial lending. Shannon’s past banking experience includes residential mortgage, university banking and retail banking. Shannon attended Malone University and is a graduate of the School of Business and Leadership.
Phone: 419-464-3038
Email: sgeorge@croghan.com
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Leonard Gerber
Vice President and Commercial Loan Officer
Len has nearly 40 years in banking experience, with 25 of those years in commercial lending. Prior to becoming involved with commercial lending, Len was involved with consumer lending, compliance and bank security. Len holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Ohio University. He also attended the Graduate School of Banking in Madison, Wisconsin and is a graduate of the School of Commercial Lending from the Ohio Bankers Association.
Phone: 419-898-8523
Email: lgerber@croghan.com
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Kirby Holman
Vice President and Commercial Loan Officer
Kirby has nearly 20 years in commercial lending experience. Kirby holds a Bachelor of Finance Degree from the University of Toledo.
Phone: 419-464-3037
Email: kholman@croghan.com
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Chris Kelly
Vice President and Commercial Loan Officer
Chris has been in commercial banking over twenty years providing small to medium sized privately held businesses, non-profits and professional firms with financial solutions. Chris has also worked outside of banking as a financial analyst and CFO. He holds a BS in marketing and an MBA in finance from Miami University. He and his family live in Toledo and reside in the Old Orchard neighborhood.
Phone: 419-464-3040
Email: ckelly@croghan.com
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Kyle Krupp
Assistant Vice President and Commercial Loan Officer
Kyle has over 20 years in banking experience, three of those years in business cash management. Kyle’s previous banking experience touched on all facets of banking sales and operations. Kyle holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from Bowling Green State University. Kyle is also an alumni of Bellevue High School and has lived in Bellevue all of his life.
Phone: 419-483-6108
Email: kkrupp@croghan.com
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Derek Newell
Vice President and Commercial Loan Officer
Derek has over 20 years of banking experience, more than 15 of those in commercial lending. Derek’s prior banking experience consists of branch management, retail lending and mortgage lending. Derek holds a Bachelor’s of Arts and Science from The Ohio State University.
Phone: 419-660-6105
Email: dnewell@croghan.com
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Phil Nieset
Vice President and Commercial Loan Officer
Phil has more than 15 years of banking experience, five of those years in commercial lending. Phil’s prior banking experience includes collections, branch management, consumer underwriting, credit analyst and credit manager. Phil holds a Bachelor of Finance and Management from the University of Toledo.
Phone: 419-448-1370
Email: pnieset@croghan.com
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Braden Ruch
Assistant Vice President and Commercial Loan Officer
Braden has been in banking for 18 years. Prior to joining the commercial lending team, Braden's banking experience included retail banking, branch management and business development. Braden holds a Bachelor of Business Administration/Organizational Management from Tiffin University.
Phone: 419-464-3036
Email: bruch@croghan.com
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Cash Management Team
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Shantel Laird
Assistant Vice President and Cash Management Officer
Shantel has been in banking for nearly 30 years, including over 20 years of experience in business cash management. Shantel’s previous banking experience includes various managerial roles. Shantel is a life-long resident of Fremont, Ohio and a proud alumni of Fremont Ross High School Shantel attended Terra Community College and completed various coursework and licensures in banking through The Ohio Banker’s League and The American Bankers Association.
Phone: 419-355-2249
Email: slaird@croghan.com
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Business Term Loans*
Enjoy a fixed interest rate on financing for new or used vehicles, long-term working capital, equipment, existing debt or expansion.
Small Business Administration (SBA) & US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Loans*
Grow beyond what you can imagine with government-guaranteed loans programs. Lower payments available by allowing longer terms and some products offer a fixed rate.
Commercial Real Estate & Construction*
Whether you’re refinancing, expanding, renovating an existing facility, relocating or buying a commercial building, we’ll customize a wide range of commercial real estate loans to fit your situation – and your ambitions.
Equipment Leasing*
The right equipment can give you the edge against your competition. Equipment leasing can get you the equipment you need to streamline your operations, keep up with technology and stay competitive.
Business Lines of Credit*
You need working capital to get you through a peak season. Our diverse credit line options provide funds for operational needs and equipment purchases.
*All loans subject to credit approval.
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