2018-2022 Market President, STAR Financial, Steuben County
Business Development officer for Middle-market commercial business.
CBA – Commercial Bankers Academy completed 100% score
2012-2018 Assistant Vice-President Commercial Lending Angola, Farmers & Merchants State Bank
Development officer for commercial lending in Steuben County market. Responsible for significant portfolio growth. Trained in Advanced Financial Statement Analysis and Cash Flow (UCA) analysis. Worked with USDA on 2 large scale lending projects for Rural Development loans. 3 time certified Fairmont Professional Sales Workshop graduate.
2011-Current Co-founder, Chapman’s Brewing Company
Developed from inception large scale brewery business in Angola from concept to fully operational, enjoying statewide distribution and significant market share. Advisory role ongoing.
2012 - Current President and Founder, Piazza Properties Inc
Founded commercial real estate investment company. Currently owning and managing properties with a downtown Angola focus.
2013 – Current Councilman, Steuben County Council at large
President of Council Serving subcommittees for Public Defender, Economic Development and Sheriff’s Department, County Commisioners and others.
1981-Current Owner, Caruso Enterprises Inc., dba. Caruso’s Restaurant
Worked business that started in 1976 from ground up, trained in professional cooking, managing team training, event planning, and all facets of business ownership. This is the longest running independently owned and operated restaurant in our community. Focus on quality, consistency, customer relations and efficiencies. Staff size (82)
2004-2010 Owner, Caruso’s at Glendarin Hills Golf Club
Designed and developed new restaurant and catering operation in new clubhouse facility with events for up to 500 guests. Handle all food and beverage operations on golf course or in clubhouse. Manage member needs and customer event bookings. Staff size (40)
1988-1990 Manager, Caruso’s Torpedough Junction
Restaurant in Ft. Wayne, IN
Successfully completed comprehensive business restructuring. Staff size (32)
1990-1995 Owner, Caruso’s Catering at Zollner Golf Course
PROFESSIONAL CAREER
Vice Chairman of the Board, Cameron Memorial Community Hospital, serving Executive, Strategic Planning, Hospital Quality Review and Marketing committees.
12 year Junior Achievement board member, 3 years President of Board. Recipient of Golden Achievement Award
6 year Steuben County Community Foundation board member, serving terms as Secretary, Treasurer (Finance Committee Chair) and Board Chair.
8 year President of Timber Ridge Homeowners Association. 8 years as Vice Chair
3 year Vice President of local snowmobile association. Awarded 1997 Indiana Snowmobiler of the Year
10 Year board member Steuben County Economic Development Corporation.
Indiana Bankers Association liaison to F&M State Bank
Panel member of several community development commissions such as Steuben County Economic Development Corp Strategic Plan Steering Committee, County Park Improvement Committee, Steuben County Community Foundation FIST student career advancement retreat, Steuben County Tourism Bureau, Angola Area Chamber of Commerce, Poverty Simulation sponsored by Purdue, Cameron Special Gifts Committee, Beautification of Lakes Corridor, YMCA Strategic Plan and EDC Strategic Plan.
RMA certified Financial Statement Analysis graduate
Omega Business Lending Fundamentals graduate
Fairmont Institute 3 time graduate of certified professional sales training
Governance Institute certified in Board/Executive Director interactions, Board Development, Community and Agency fund raising, and Board Member Roles (level 2).
Handled all facets of ownership from business planning, marketing and advertising, budget setting, human resources, certification training, contract negotiations, legal consult, and accounting.
Qualifications/Experience/Acknowledgements/Affiliations
Qualifications/
Experience/
Acknowledgements/
Affiliations
1982-1985 Diploma, Angola High School
1985-1987 67 Credit hours towards Bachelor of Science in Business Management degree, minoring in Psychology and political science, Indiana University-Purdue University, Fort Wayne (IPFW)
2016 Certified Level 2 World Court of Masters Sommelier
2023 Florida Boaters Mariners License
EDUCATION
Commitment to my faith and family (wife Lori of 32 years, daughters Natalie and Rachel, and granddaughter Mia
Family business and involvement in my local business interests
Travel
Food and wine
Lake life
Outdoor activities