CAFCU

Vice President Business Development

Vice President Branch Operations

Vice President Risk Management

Real Estate Lending Manager

Member Solutions Manager

Lending Supervisor

Loan Officer

LSI (Lending Solutions, Inc.)

Positions Held:
Senior Loan Officer
Loan Officer

Senior Loan Officer

HealthCare Associates Credit Union

Home Equity Loan Officer

Unbreakable. 🦋 Live your best life and be kind along the way! Live with intention and authenticity!

I am currently seeking a new career opportunity with an organization who aligns with my core values of integrity, kindness, and authenticity. 

Although my career to date has been in the financial services industry, I am open to exploring new possibilities which incorporate my passions and leverage my strengths, my skill sets, and my natural abilities. 

For more than the past 18 years, I was grateful to have worked at CAFCU, a not-for-profit credit union headquartered in the Chicagoland area. I believe in the credit union movement of “people helping people” by spreading knowledge about financial wellness to others. 

In my most recent role, I was responsible for executing strategies and coordinating efforts pertaining to Business Development for 20 branches throughout the United States. During my tenure, I was fortunate to work in several departments including Business Development, Branch Operations, Risk, Real Estate, Member Solutions and Lending. 

As a former member of Senior Management, I was highly involved in helping to execute and achieve the Strategic Initiatives for the organization. I was also a founding member of the Employee Engagement Committee, a member of the organization’s Rate Committee, and a member of the Membership Committee. I received the President’s Award for managerial excellence in 2013.

My personal platform is living life kindly, authentically, and with integrity. Kindness is free and contagious—and so simple to do! It breaks down barriers that exist amongst us all. It’s okay that we are different—we should each be our authentic selves—but we must find a way to coexist. 



Melissa Christian

Bank of America

Top performing sales professional in the Midwest market covering Chicago and NW Indiana. Consistently exceeding goals and proven expertise in maintaining strong relationships with decision makers in over 200+ dealerships. Capturing over 400 million in Consumer, Small business and RV loans year after in a challenging market.

Senior Vice President- Senior Retail Client Manager

Vice President- Senior Retail Client Manager

Capital One Auto Finance

Results oriented individual specializing in financial services and automotive industry. Accomplished Area Sales Manager with a proven track record of generating new business by cultivating new relationships with key decision makers. Collaborate with Internal Relationship Manager to convert applications to loans. Educating dealers on a daily basis on our program and technology to help increase their profit. Growing territory to 600+ contracts a month and driving revenue consistently on average to 130% of plan. Proficient in Salesforce, MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Social Media, and E Commerce apps.

Area Sales Manager

At Bank of America, our team excels in fostering relationships that have enabled us to secure over $400 million in loans annually. We have established a robust presence in the Midwest market, serving a diverse clientele across 200+ dealerships. Our commitment to providing tailored financial solutions and leveraging sales management and marketing skills has been instrumental in consistently surpassing sales targets.

Alongside my colleagues, we prioritize customer service and strategic negotiations to support our clients' growth. Our collaborative efforts have cultivated a fertile ground for driving revenue to 130% of the plan within my territory. Harnessing proficiency in tools like Salesforce and E-commerce applications, we empower dealers with the knowledge to enhance their profitability, reflecting our dedication to their success and our company's values of innovation and excellence.

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