The Commercial Alliance team has well over 200 years of business lending experience across a wide array of financial service industries and businesses. With a solid background in commercial lending, Commercial Alliance team members take the time to understand the needs and unique differences of each credit union by truly listening and supporting their needs and those of their members.
MANAGEMENT
Terrence K. McHugh
President & CEO -- Commercial Alliance is led by President and CEO Terrence McHugh, a respected leader in commercial lending practices. With over 30 years of direct experience in commercial banking, McHugh fosters collaboration across Commercial Alliance owners and affiliates to drive strong and stable portfolios today and into the future. McHugh previously held leadership positions in commercial lending with banks with more than $10 Billion in holdings including TCF Bank and Michigan National Bank.
Laura Szpont
Vice President Credit Manager – Laura leads the team that reviews and underwrites each and every loan package, working with members to offer training for preparing and finding successful loans and how to mitigate risk.
Dean Cavis & Ed Thelen
Vice President Loan Officers – Dean and Ed Partner with credit union members to manage both new loans and existing loans throughout the lifecycle. Dean and Ed both come from commercial loan officer leadership positions and help provide credit unions with the guidance and support needed to establish and grow business lending programs.
Commercial Alliance is one of 17 US CUSOs in the Regional CUSO Alliance (RCA) that works together to identify and solve upcoming regulatory or product issues around the country.
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Credit unions considering starting a new Member Business Lending program can rely on Commercial Alliance to guide them throughout the planning and building process. Please complete the form below or call us, and one of our teammates will contact you shortly to discuss your credit union’s needs and opportunities.
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Member Perspectives
Commercial Alliance’s name carries great respect within the industry across auditors, lawyers and the NCUA – this makes it easier for my team when dealing with regulations and day-to-day business.” –Mike Chmiel, President & CEO, Downriver Community Federal Credit Union