We're thrilled to announce the well-earned promotions of two key team members in our Maple Lake office! Julie Hudek has been promoted to VP, Branch Operations Manager, and Consumer Lender, while Craig Manz has stepped into the role of SVP, Assistant Chief Credit Officer, and Commercial Lender. Both Julie and Craig bring a wealth of experience and commitment to these positions, and we’re excited to see them drive positive change and growth in their new roles.
As VP, Branch Operations Manager, and Consumer Lender, Julie will continue her dedicated work as a consumer lender, assisting customers with everything from personal loans to home equity products. Her knowledge of lending and passion for community service make her an invaluable asset to our team and to the Maple Lake community. We can't wait to see her excel in her new role.
Craig’s new role as SVP, Assistant Chief Credit Officer, and Commercial Lender reflects his deep expertise in commercial banking and credit management. He will continue to focus on supporting our commercial clients in addition to ensuring credit policies, align with Star Bank’s commitment to providing reliable financial solutions to the communities and customers it serves.
Congratulations to Julie and Craig on their achievements—here’s to their continued success and leadership at Star Bank!