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Thompson recognized at

Commercial Lending School

Josh Thompson, credit analyst derstanding of how a business is struc- JOSH THOMPSON
at Clear Lake Bank & Trust, success- tured and how it competes; develop as a credit analyst, assisting lenders in
fully completed the 2015 Iowa Bank- an understanding of the role of com- managing new and existing business
ers Association’s Commercial Lending pany’s management and how to ana- customer credit relationships.
School held in Ankeny, Iowa, earning lyze and evaluate that management; Established in 1934, Clear Lake
top honors in his class. develop a thorough understanding Bank and Trust Company is a locally
The school is an intense one- and application of basic and advanced owned, full-service bank with four of-
week program sponsored by the Iowa analytical techniques; and develop an fices in Clear Lake, Garner, and Ma-
Bankers Association. The purpose of understanding of relationship bank- son City.
the IBA Commercial Lending School ing to meet and maintain multiple
is to prepare commercial lenders who customer financial needs.
have not been exposed to formal com- Thompson scored in the top 10
mercial lending education or lenders percent of his class in the post test
who want to broaden their commer- exam.
cial lending knowledge to serve ef- Thompson began his career at
fectively and profitably as commercial Clear Lake Bank & Trust in 2011 as
loan officers. This is accomplished by a part-time teller. After graduating
developing a better understanding of from the University of Northern Iowa
the economy and how it affects the in 2014 with a bachelor’s degree in
lending decision; developing an un- finance, he joined the bank full-time

Stellar Industries announces promotions
Stellar Industries, Inc. is announc-
Kelli Mason recently took over ownership of Lake Lifestyle, located at 311 Main Ave., Clear Lake. -Reporter photo ing the promotion of Steve Schnieders
to Vice President Supply Chain and
Mason is new owner at Lake Lifestyle Operations. Schnieders will be the first
vice president position at Stellar since
Lake Lifestyle, 311 Main Ave., lived in Clear Lake for six years. Her business on Clear Lake’s Main Street,” David Zrostlik assumed the presidency STEVE SCHNIEDERS JIM FISK
Clear Lake, is the same great story, family consists of her husband, Tim, said Mason. “I love being a part of in 2000. Additionally, Jim Fisk has gineering Manager and as Operations manufacturing and upfitting. He has
with the same wonderful products, and sons, Ben, who is 17 and a senior this unique community and getting to been appointed as Director of Opera- Manager and has been pivotal in help- a proven ability to develop empowered
but it is now under new ownership. at Clear Lake High School, and Noah, meet people from all over.” tions for both the Garner and Kanawha ing us become the successful company employees in a team environment, in-
Kelli Mason purchased the busi- who is an eighth grader at Clear Lake. Mason plans on maintaining the facilities. The director of operations we are today. In his newly appointed crease productivity and plant through-
ness from Lori Brakke on Sept. 1. Before purchasing Lake Lifestyle, high quality of products that is ex- position will report to Schnieders. role as Vice President, Steve will be put through the use of innovative
“This was a fabulous opportunity Mason was the technology integra- pected at Lake Lifestyle. She said she Schnieders has been a Stellar em- charged to align our Supply Chain and manufacturing methodologies, and has
for me,” said Mason. “Lori supports tion coach at Clear Lake Community is looking forward to going to market ployee for almost 20 years. He has Operational strategies with our overall been recognized as a magnetic leader
me and is very helpful. I couldn’t ask Schools. She previously had been a in Atlanta, Ga. to add some different held the position of engineering man- strategies for continued growth.” whose presence on the production floor
for a better deal.” vendor that sold merchandise to gift products and unique lines to the store. ager, in addition to the operations Fisk comes to this position with inspires and energizes a commitment to
Mason, who is originally from stores. For more information on Lake manager. He has also been a member over 20 years of experience and success success.
Racine, Wis., and her family have “I’ve always dreamed of owning a Lifestyle, visit their Facebook page, or of the Stellar Industries Board for 11 with Lean Manufacturing in various “I am anxious to work with Jim on
visit the soon to be completed web- years. His duties in this position will industries, including truck and trailer our Stellar team to continue building
Buying or Selling a Home in site at www.clearlakelifestyle.com, be to oversee the supply chain and the the increasingly productive, positive
the Clear Lake Area? where featured products will be sold. overall operations of Stellar Industries and successful company that exists to-
A popular service offered to customers by developing strategies that will align day,” says Schnieders. “Jim brings a
Trust one of these Real Estate Professionals at Lake Lifestyle is that they will ship with the goals of Stellar on its contin- drive for excellence and a high expec-
products. ued path of growth and success. tation of a proactive plant culture, and
“I’m excited to continue the great “Steve has been a valuable mem- I’m anxious to see him align his manu-
reputation of Lake Lifestyle and I’m ber of the Stellar Team for almost 20 facturing methods with our overall
also excited to meet and serve custom- years,” said David Zrostlik, President of goals at Stellar.”
ers,” said Mason. Stellar Industries. “He was a key leader “My expertise is in efficiencies,” Fisk
in helping us navigate through some says. “I am very anxious and excited to
rough economic periods both as En- start using my past experiences here to
implement production improvements
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