The Staff

Eric Kehler is a Senior Loan Officer for the MCDC. Eric markets the SBA 504 program throughout the state of Michigan and works with lenders, small business owners, and other referral sources to secure SBA 504 financing. He works with the MCDC underwriters to review the eligibility and obtain the SBA approval.

Before joining the MCDC staff in 2004, Eric was the Administrator/Business Manager for 7 years for a faith-based non-profit organization in Lansing, Michigan. Prior to that, he worked for Ford Motor Credit Corporation for 7 years as a Loan Officer, Dealer Sales Representative, and the Customer Service Supervisor.

Eric earned his Bachelors degree in Business Management from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor.

Marcia Ventura is a Senior Loan Officer for the MCDC. Marcia markets the SBA 504 program throughout Southeast Michigan and works with lenders, small business owners, and other referral sources to secure SBA 504 financing. She works with the MCDC underwriters to review the eligibility and obtain the SBA approval.

Prior to joining the MCDC, Marcia spent the last 24 years working as a commercial Relationship Manager in Southeast Michigan at various financial institutions. Ventura brings to MCDC extensive financial industry knowledge and solid executive experience in business development, commercial loan origination and portfolio management.

Marcia earned her Bachelor’s degree in Economics from Kalamazoo College and her Master of Business Administration degree from the University of Illinois – Champaign/Urbana.

Kevin Meyer is a Senior Loan Officer for the MCDC. Kevin markets the SBA 7(a) loan program throughout the state of Michigan and works with lenders and small business owners to secure SBA 7(a) financing. He assists lenders in determining eligibility, structure and packaging for SBA 7(a) loans.

Kevin joined the MCDC in 2010 with more than 15 years of experience in the banking industry, holding various positions in mortgage lending, credit administration and underwriting.

Kevin holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Public Resource Management from Michigan State University and is a graduate of the Graduate School of Banking at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

David Kramer is the Senior Underwriter for the MCDC. Dave has been with the organization since 1998. In that time he has served in a variety of capacities within the organization. In his current role as Senior Underwriter, David oversees all MCDC underwriting functions, including eligibility determination, credit evaluation, SBA packaging and approval

David holds a Bachelors degree in Accounting from Central Michigan University.        

Kerri Nelson is a Loan Closer with the Michigan Certified Development Corporation (“MCDC”). Her responsibilities focus on getting SBA approved loans closed as quickly as possible. Kerri recently joined MCDC in June, 2011, after being a lifelong resident of Olympia, Washington. She has over 24 years experience in retail banking, residential and commercial lending, escrow closing and real estate sales.  Kerri earned her Associate of Applied Business at Olympia Technical Community College in WA.

Rachel Bakken is the Portfolio Manger for the MCDC. Rachel joined the MCDC staff in July 2006. She is responsible for the oversight of the existing loan portfolio, management of complex/routine servicing actions (i.e. assumptions, subordinations, and payments), customer visits, and credit reviews. Prior to her position with the MCDC, Mrs. Bakken worked as commercial credit analyst with Republic Bank in the Lansing area.

Rachel holds a Bachelors degree in Finance from Central Michigan University.       

JoAnn is the sales assistant at Michigan Certified Development Corporation (MCDC) joining in April 2008. JoAnn is responsible for administrative support for the lending staff and ongoing communications to our customers.

Prior to her role with MCDC JoAnn enjoyed a successful career in banking for over 15 years in various positions.

JoAnn holds a Certificate of Small Business Management at Lansing Community College.