Minneapolis (November 12, 2019) - Bell Bank has named Michael LaSalle senior vice president/bank channel director for its equipment finance team. Officed at The Colonnade, 5500 Wayzata Boulevard in Minneapolis, LaSalle will serve as liaison with Bell’s correspondent bankers and the community banks they work with in 14 states.
“Bell Bank enjoys tremendous relationships in our large network of correspondent banks,” commented Eric Zehr, president of Bell’s equipment finance division. “We want to help those banks and their customers get the equipment finance services they need. Mike brings leadership and a wealth of experience in this channel, and we are thrilled to have him on our team.”
LaSalle has more than 30 years of experience in equipment finance, including extensive background in community bank leasing platforms, credit analysis and lease structures. He previously served as chief leasing officer for Bankers’ Bank, based in Madison, Wis.
“I’m very happy to join Bell Bank, with its extraordinary leadership team and outstanding commitment to customers and employees,” said LaSalle. “I look forward to an exciting period of continued growth for this organization.”
LaSalle is a member of the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association and the Independent Community Bankers Association.
About Bell Bank
Headquartered in Fargo, N.D.. Bell Bank was chartered in 1966 and has grown to become one of the nation’s largest privately held banks. Bell is an award-winning company, offering full-service commercial, consumer and private banking as well as mortgage, wealth management and equipment finance services. Bell Bank Equipment Finance is a division of Bell Bank committed to delivering the bank’s unequaled personal service, flawless execution and competitive pricing to equipment finance markets. The team works directly with end users, provides vendor finance options, buys and sells syndications with other financial institutions and provides equipment finance solutions to other banks. Bell Bank is committed to community and has empowered nearly $15 million in charitable giving through its Pay It Forward initiative.
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