VP or SVP - Commerical Lender

Position: Commercial Relationship Manager / Commercial Banker

Location: Topeka, KS (with commuter/regional flexibility across adjacent markets)

Target Comp: 125K - 150K base | 175K - 200K total target Comp

[Mission Hook]

Join an established, highly capitalized regional community bank to manage and expand a diversified commercial loan portfolio across Shawnee County and Eastern Kansas. This desk is built for an autonomous commercial lender who excels at originating balanced CRE and C&I credit facilities while having direct, unencumbered access to local loan committee decision-makers.

[Culture/Growth Fact]

Unlike mega-regional institutions where credit decisions are outsourced to distant corporate hubs, this bank maintains complete local decision-making authority. Relationship managers have the platform agility to defend credits directly in front of executive leadership, backed by a clean balance sheet, strong local deposit base, and deep community roots dating back decades.

[Toolkit/Battle Scars]

• Commercial Credit Acumen: Proven ability to underwrite, structure, and price middle-market commercial loans across owner-occupied CRE, investor properties, and working capital lines of credit.
• Balanced Origination: Track record managing a portfolio while driving annual production volume in the 15M - 20M range (scaled accordingly for relationship-heavy C&I accounts).
• Credit Partnership: Strong collaborative underwriting habits, partnering seamlessly with internal credit analysts to build sound loan approval packages.
• Market Presence: Demonstrated business development acumen within Eastern Kansas, establishing long-term advisory relationships with local business owners and real estate developers.

[Payoff]

• Comp Structure: Competitive 125K - 150K base range (flexible for seasoned producers), paired with an aggressive incentive structure pushing total cash comp toward 200K.
• Platform Advantages: Local credit authority, responsive turnaround times, and direct executive visibility without corporate red tape.

Our Partnership Approach

Thank you for trusting Lupton Partners with your career transition. We take immense pride in our work, but our focus is always on the outcome—for both the candidates we represent and the companies we serve. If the first role we discuss isn't the perfect fit, we won't force it. Our goal is to land you in the right place, not just the next place. We also recognize that career changes—even the most exciting ones—come with a side of stress. That’s normal. We’re here to handle the heavy lifting and provide clarity at every step.

What to Expect

• The Introduction Call: This is a high-level chemistry check. We’ll dive into your history, map out your career goals, and get real about compensation and advancement targets.
• Active Searches: We’ll match your story to our clients' needs. We keep compensation targets front-and-center so nobody’s time is wasted.
• Client Submissions: It is our promise that we do not present your name or credentials to clients without clear communication and your explicit permission.
• Interview Feedback: This is where we earn our keep. Call us as soon as you hit the parking lot. If you think you fumbled a question or found a better answer ten minutes too late, let’s talk.
• Background Checks: Absolute transparency. We manage red flags together before they become "surprises."
• Offers: No surprises. We align on numbers early so the formal letter is a "green light" celebration.

Questions? Reach out anytime. Travis Lupton

Office: 913-521-3303 | Mobile: 913-231-8472

travis@luptonpartners.com