Professional Overview
Elliott Somers is an experienced commercial banking executive with a track record of driving business development and fostering strong client relationships. As Vice President: Commercial Relationship Manager and Regional Business Development Director at Citizens State Bank, he provides strategic leadership in commercial lending, client management, and regional expansion.
Experience Summary
Current Role
In his current role at Citizens State Bank, Elliott is responsible for managing a diverse commercial loan portfolio, identifying new business opportunities, and leading the bank's regional growth initiatives. He draws on his deep industry expertise to deliver tailored financial solutions that meet the evolving needs of commercial clients. Under his leadership, Elliott has consistently exceeded targets for loan origination and deposit generation, while maintaining exemplary client satisfaction ratings.
Career Progression
Prior to joining Citizens State Bank, Elliott held progressively senior positions in the banking and consumer packaged goods industries. As a Banking Center Branch Manager at Old National Bank, he led a high-performing team in delivering exceptional customer service and driving profitability. Earlier in his career, Elliott served as a Territory Manager at Kellogg Company, where he demonstrated strong sales and relationship management skills. He began his professional journey as a Co-Manager at Marsh Supermarkets, gaining valuable experience in retail operations and customer service.
Academic Background
Elliott holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Indiana University, Kelley School of Business. His academic achievements include Dean's List recognition and active participation in the university's finance and entrepreneurship clubs.
Areas of Expertise
- Commercial lending and credit risk assessment
- Relationship management and client service excellence
- Business development and strategic growth planning
- Financial analysis and problem-solving
- Team leadership and operational optimization
Professional Impact
Throughout his career, Elliott has been instrumental in driving significant business growth and maintaining strong customer relationships. As a Relationship Manager and Commercial Lender at Citizens State Bank, he has consistently exceeded annual loan origination targets by 15-20%, while maintaining a portfolio of high-quality assets. Additionally, Elliott has played a key role in the bank's regional expansion, leading the successful launch of three new branch locations and onboarding over 200 new commercial clients.
Conclusion
With his comprehensive banking expertise, strong leadership skills, and unwavering commitment to client success, Elliott Somers is well-positioned to continue driving the growth and profitability of Citizens State Bank in his role as Vice President: Commercial Relationship Manager and Regional Business Development Director.
