Speaker — Owner & CEO, Amada Senior Care NorthShore

Charlie is Vice President of Commercial Lending at First Secure Community Bank and President of LenderMatch, a fintech company dedicated to connecting businesses with the right lending partners. With more than 15 years of executive leadership experience, Charlie has built a distinguished career spanning commercial banking, financial technology, financial institution advisory, international business operations, and real estate development.

A graduate of the University of Notre Dame’s Mendoza College of Business, Charlie graduated with the highest GPA in his class and received the prestigious Herman Crown Award. He has also completed executive education through the Graduate School of Banking at the University of Wisconsin–Madison and Harvard University.

Throughout his career, Charlie has successfully led and advised financial institutions, entrepreneurs, and technology companies through periods of growth, innovation, and transformation. His expertise includes commercial lending, banking strategy, mergers and acquisitions, fintech innovation, organizational leadership, and business development. His work has contributed to the successful acquisition and growth of financial institutions while helping businesses gain greater access to capital and innovative financial solutions.

Beyond his professional accomplishments, Charlie is a devoted Christian whose faith serves as the foundation of both his leadership and service. He actively supports organizations including Be Available, Feed My Starving Children, Hesed House, SCORE, and Crown Financial Ministries, where he mentors entrepreneurs and coaches individuals in biblical financial stewardship.

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Leading with Innovation: Building Growth Through Strategy and Stewardship

Charlie brings a rare combination to the stage — deep expertise in commercial banking and fintech, paired with a servant’s heart shaped by faith and mentorship. As Vice President of Commercial Lending at First Secure Community Bank and President of LenderMatch, he has spent more than 15 years helping financial institutions, entrepreneurs, and technology companies navigate growth, innovation, and transformation. In this session, Charlie will share the leadership principles behind building sustainable growth — from mergers and acquisitions to fintech innovation — while showing how integrity and stewardship strengthen, rather than compete with, sound business strategy. Leaders will walk away with practical insight into strategic decision-making and a renewed sense of purpose in how they lead, invest, and mentor others.

KEY TAKEAWAYS FOR ATTENDEES

• Insight into strategic decision-making in banking, fintech, and business growth
• Principles for balancing innovation with integrity and stewardship
• Practical approaches to mentoring and developing emerging leaders
• A renewed sense of purpose in leading with both expertise and heart