Q2 was a strong quarter at Ressler Consulting.
We’re grateful for the trust our clients place in us and proud of the outcomes we helped deliver. Here’s a quick look at what we accomplished in Q2 and what we’re seeing as we head into Q3.
Q2 Results: 6 Successful Placements
In Q2, we completed 6 successful placements across multiple Midwest markets and role levels.
Placements included:
- Market President — Regional Bank (Illinois)
- AVP, Commercial Loan Officer — Community Bank (Missouri)
- AVP, Commercial Loan Officer — Community Bank (Illinois)
- Commercial Lender — Community Bank (Kansas)
- Credit Officer — Community Bank (Missouri)
- Senior Credit Analyst — Community Bank (Kansas)
Across these searches, the common thread was consistent: banks are looking for leaders and producers who can execute, communicate clearly, and fit the culture.
What We’re Working on Now
As we move through the summer, our active pipeline remains busy. We’re currently supporting searches across lending leadership, loan operations, treasury, special assets, and credit.
Current searches include:
- Chief Lending Officer — Community Bank (Kansas)
- Market President — Community Bank (Kansas)
- Head of Loan Operations — Community Bank (Illinois)
- Commercial Lender — Community Bank (Kansas)
- Small Business Banker — Community Bank (Missouri)
- Treasury Management Officer — Community Bank (Missouri)
- Special Assets Officer — Community Bank (Illinois)
- Senior Credit Analyst — Community Bank (Oklahoma)
- Senior Credit Analyst — Community Bank (Missouri)
- Credit Analyst — Community Bank (Kansas)
What We’re Seeing Heading into Q3
We’re seeing big demand through the summer, and Q3 is shaping up to be an active quarter.
A few trends we’re hearing consistently from bank leadership teams:
- Credit and risk talent remains a priority, especially as portfolios are monitored more closely
- Commercial lenders are still in demand, but banks are being more selective about relationship depth and discipline
- Operational leadership matters, particularly in loan operations and functions that impact speed, accuracy, and customer experience
Looking Ahead
Now is the time to start the conversation if your team is anticipating a hire in Q3. The strongest candidates are rarely “on the market” for long, and proactive outreach makes all the difference.
If you’d like to talk about a search, get a quick market read on compensation, candidate availability, or what we’re seeing in your region, we’re happy to talk.