Business Team
Local Business Experts
We understand that as a business owner, you don’t just clock out at the end of the day. Your business is on your mind constantly. Choosing the right checking account or loan type shouldn’t keep you up at night. Maybe your business isn’t open yet and you need help navigating the process. Our team of business development officers live and work locally across the state of Michigan, so they know your community and they want to get to know your situation to help your business succeed. Find a local expert near you and let’s get started today!
How Can We Help Your Business?
Community Assistant Vice Presidents
Our team of Community Assistant Vice Presidents can help you start a business, open a checking account, start saving for retirement, or need help with your accounting and bookkeeping. If you need a loan for your business, they will connect you with the right Honor business lending expert in your community.
Start A
Business
Open A
Checking Account
Build Your
Savings
Bookkeeping
Solutions
Karol Behrle
Coverage Area
Berrien Springs, Buchanan, and Niles areas
Contact Karol
Jenni Cordova
Coverage Area
Greater Battle Creek and Coldwater areas
Contact Jenni
Georgia Gipson
Coverage Area
Stevensville, St. Joseph, and Benton Harbor areas
Contact Georgia
Jamie Gollakner
Coverage Area
Marquette, Negaunee, Gwinn, and all Upper Peninsula areas
Contact Jamie
Mason McFarland
Coverage Area
Greater Kalamazoo and Portage areas
Contact Mason
Thomas Newnum
Coverage Area
South Haven, Coloma, Paw Paw areas
Contact Thomas
Janie Reifenberg
Coverage Area
Dowagiac, Decatur, and greater Cass County areas
Contact Janie
Business Development Officers
Our team of Business Development Officers are experts in crafting the right loan solution for you and your business’ needs. They will help you from start to finish by listening to your needs and helping you through every step of the way.
Real Estate
Loans
Small Business
Loans
Lines Of
Credit
Credit
Cards
Catie Brown-Busch
Coverage Area
St. Joseph and northern Berrien County, along with all of Van Buren County.
Contact Catie
Jamie Gollakner
Coverage Area
Marquette, Negaunee, Ishpeming, Gwinn, and all Upper Peninsula communities.
Contact Jamie
Trent Pierre
Coverage Area
Greater Battle Creek area, along with Coldwater, Marshall, and Lansing areas.
Contact Trent
Leadership Team
Scott DeFries
Vice President of
Business Services
Contact Scott
Cell Phone: 269.325.8018
Office Phone: 800.442.2800 ext. 2785
Email: sdefries@honorcu.com
LinkedIn: Connect with Scott
Patrick Swem
Assistant Vice President of
Business Development
Contact Patrick
Cell Phone: 269.240.0083
Office Phone: 800.442.2800 ext. 3108
Email: pswem@honorcu.com
LinkedIn: Connect with Patrick
