Meet Our Team

It’s been said that an organization’s greatest asset is its employees. We’re inclined to agree. Our diverse team of mortgage lenders, business bankers, commercial lending experts, wealth managers, trust officers, ag specialists, and other banking professionals is ready to help you achieve whatever goal you’ve set your sights on, no matter how big or small.

Equipped with a wealth of industry knowledge and refined expertise honed over decades of collective professional experience, Lake Ridge Bank bankers look forward to partnering with you in bringing your personal and commercial dreams to life. Get to know us below.

Jeff Ellestad

Assistant Vice President – Trust Business Development Officer

Amy (Silver) Austin

AG/Business Relationship Manager

Craig Schmidt

Vice President – Business Relationship Manager

Michael Maynard

Vice President – Business Relationship Manager

Amos Pearson

Vice President, Senior Executive Banking

Carol Maki

Senior Vice President, Executive Banking

Michelle Okeson

Vice President, Mortgage Lending | NMLS#: 555845

Eric Sweeney

Vice President, Mortgage Lending | NMLS#: 1113922

Teresa Plumley

Vice President, Mortgage Lending | NMLS#: 523861

Debbie Hodge

Senior Vice President, Mortgage Manager | NMLS#: 555787

Tara Jenkins

Vice President, Mortgage Lending | NMLS#: 553630

Arlyn Steffenson

Chief Lending Officer