2016’s Top of the Town: Top Commercial Lender

First Place – John Keller, The Bank of Missouri

3610 Buttonwood Drive, Suite 100 | 573-874-4700
John Keller was one of three employees who helped bring The Bank of Missouri to Columbia in 2005. As senior commercial lender, he’s responsible for the credit quality and profitability of the bank’s loan portfolio and meeting loan growth goals. Keller’s favorite part of the job is his interaction with borrowers. “I love structuring loans to assist borrowers in their real estate endeavors.” Keller is involved with Northwest Rotary, Woodcrest Chapel, Show Me Central Habitat for Humanity, and more.

Second Place – Todd Hoien, Hawthorn Bank

1110 Club Village Drive | 573-449-9933
Todd Hoien is the senior vice president of commercial lending at Hawthorn Bank. Hoien focuses on small business owners, helping them grow and build wealth. Hoien is a member of Rotary Club of Columbia – Northwest and a board member of the local Red Cross chapter.