Are you an experienced commercial lender who thrives on building strong business relationships and structuring creative credit solutions? A well-capitalized, community-focused bank serving Callaway County and the mid-Missouri region is seeking a Commercial Loan Officer to lead local business development and portfolio growth.
This is a relationship-first role—not a cold-calling numbers game. You’ll work face-to-face with local business owners, learn their goals, and provide the financing they need to grow and succeed—helping strengthen the communities you serve.
Build and manage a high-quality portfolio of commercial loans
Identify new business opportunities through strategic calling and community involvement
Analyze credit and financials to structure sound, competitive loan packages
Maintain portfolio profitability, credit quality, and compliance benchmarks
Collaborate with credit analysts, loan support staff, and senior management
5+ years of commercial lending experience within a community bank
Strong understanding of credit, financial statements, and business lending structures
Established relationships or market knowledge in Callaway County or central Missouri
Excellent communication, relationship-building, and business development skills
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in finance, business, or related field
Long-tenured, supportive team with a family-oriented, community-first culture
Strong reputation across mid-Missouri among business and agricultural clients
Competitive compensation, full benefits, and performance-based incentives
Real autonomy and flexibility to shape your own portfolio and market presence
Interested? Apply with your resume or reach out directly to Nash Wergin at nash.wergin@gogpac.com for more details.
I work with top community banks across Callaway County and throughout Missouri—if this opportunity isn’t the perfect fit, let’s find one that is.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.
