BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT OFFICERS

There are two important things to know about VP Sr Business Services Julie Spitzack.

One, that just like Summit, she’s passionate about helping small businesses succeed, especially those led by female entrepreneurs. Talk to a small business that’s worked with Julie and you’re likely to hear how she went out of her way to find solutions—no matter what challenges they faced.

And two, that Julie has a reputation for making the complicated seem easy. That comes from years of experience and exceptional communication skills. Julie started her career as a bank examiner with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)’s Chicago Office and honed her lending and management skills at a variety of financial institutions throughout the Midwest. She also has extensive experience working with real estate investors in the residential and commercial markets and earned the Small Business Administration (SBA) 7A Fundamental and Advanced Diplomas issued by the National Association of Government Guaranteed Lenders (NAGGL). It’s no wonder business members rave about Julie!

A number of local organizations and nonprofits have also benefited from Julie’s skills. She belongs to The Business Forum, Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce and previously Wisconsin Women Entrepreneurs and Dane Buy Local. Julie has been a tutor with Schools of Hope and served as a judge for the Madison College Challenge, which is a business plan competition geared towards students. On the non-profit front, Julie is a board member and chair of the finance committee for Community Action Coalition, and she also works with The Road Home, United Way and Junior Achievement.

Julie holds a Bachelor of Business degree from Western Illinois University and received her MBA from the Keller Graduate School of Management. After hours, you can find her biking, hiking, cross-country skiing or curling up with a good book.

How did our VP Sr Business Services, Darci Miller, know Summit Credit Union would be a good fit for her many talents? Because we share her dedication to helping women achieve financial security.

Darci’s been living that dedication for more than three decades and has a reputation for being a straightforward problem solver who works hard to help businesses – especially women-owned businesses – find the financial solutions that are right for them. Thanks to Summit’s flexible, local decision-making, Darci’s been able to help businesses of all types and sizes find the financing support they need.

Just as local businesses have benefited from Darci’s financial acumen, so have a variety of local organizations. She’s served on various Boards and been an active volunteer for numerous Milwaukee-area organizations including Tempo Milwaukee, Food and Beverage Wisconsin, Feeding America, WCREW and Commercial Association of REALTORS® Wisconsin (CARW). 

Darci is a graduate of Marquette University, where she earned her Bachelor of Science and MBA degrees. She and her husband are the proud parents of two sons, and weekends will often find them traveling to watch their younger son play collegiate baseball.  

Having worked at both banks and credit unions, VP-Business Services Garnet McLeod knows firsthand the difference a mission-focused, member-centric financial institution can make for business members.

The chance to be part of that difference was why Garnet was excited to bring his talents and experience to Summit Credit Union. And we know members will share Garnet’s excitement once they discover how his decade-plus in commercial lending – which includes extensive experience with underwriting and portfolio management – helps them navigate all their financial needs.

Pair that expertise with Summit’s local loan decisioning and get ready for business lending that’s effective, efficient and all about meeting your needs.

Garnet holds a BBA from University of Wisconsin-Madison in Political Science and Government. When he’s not helping local businesses achieve their goals, Garnet likes to golf, work out and travel to warm weather destinations.