Kenneth Michalak

Assistant Vice President of Commercial Lending

With over 24 years’ experience in the banking industry, and 14 years on the Commercial Lending Team at Lake Trust. Kenneth also served on the Army National Guard for 31 years and earned a Finance degree at Eastern Michigan University.

“Lake Trust has so much to offer businesses. An experienced team. And a strong aptitude for helping businesses with creative solutions.”

Sandy Radtke

Commercial Solutions Officer

Seasoned financial professional with deep and broad experience in Commercial Banking, Sandy brings 35 years of professional experience within financial organizations large and small. Supporting businesses with a current focus on real estate and small business lending.

“Lake Trust supports a solid commercial and real estate lending niche, which translates into sizable lending capacity and capital access for our business members.”

Renee Bush

Commercial Solutions Officer

Bringing 12 years of lending and banking experience to the Commercial Lending team! Renee also earned a degree in Business Administration and Marketing/Management degree from Northwood University. She is passionate about travel and has an ongoing commitment to explore a new place each year.

“We’re serving business members by helping them grow, succeed, and achieve their goals at Lake Trust.”

Paula Fetzer

Commercial Solutions Officer

Supporting members since 2009, Paula brings 17 years of experience serving members in several roles across the credit union. Paula earned an MBA and a degree in Economics and Management degree from Albion College. Her father served in the army, so she’s lived in states across the U.S., including Alabama, Texas, Virginia, and Michigan.

“We make an impact on our members’ lives, especially in the business community.”

Todd Crysler

Commercial Solutions Officer

Bringing 12 years’ experience serving Lake Trust members across Michigan, Todd started in banking after earning his degree at Central Michigan University. He's passionate about helping businesses grow and is always ready with a well-timed joke.

“I’ve enjoyed the banking profession my entire life. There is nothing better than working hand in hand with members and my team to achieve a common goal.”

Amanda Gross

Commercial Services Support Specialist

Helping businesses with Commercial Lending solutions since 2013. Amanda has been serving Lake Trust members since 2009 across multiple roles at the credit union. Amanda brings her long-term financial experience as well as a degree in Business Management from Cleary University. When she's not working with businesses, she's cheering on a local travel lacrosse club named in her honor.

“Seeing our business members succeed and knowing we were a critical part of their journey is the best part of my job.”