Dan Stoltz
President/CEO, Spire Credit Union
Dan Stoltz joined Spire Credit Union in 2010 at a time of uncertainty. The credit union was at 6.41% equity—below the 7% threshold—and had lost $11.5 million. He worked to
2023 Notable Leaders Banking and Finance
From credit unions and banks to law firms and insurance companies, our 2023 Notable Leaders in Banking and Finance are responsible for making daily high-stakes economic and fiscal decisions for their organizations. Meet 21 Twin Cities professionals who are setting the standard for excellence.
Methodology: The individuals featured did not pay to be included. Their profiles were drawn from nomination materials. This list is not comprehensive; it includes only people who were nominated and accepted after the editorial review. To qualify for this list, individuals must have at least five years of experience in their field and have shown the ability to effect change in their roles or areas of practice.
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Julie Tanaka
Minnesota managing director, PACE Equity
Julie Tanaka is a seasoned commercial lending executive with nearly 40 years of experience in the Twin Cities, where she’s been a champion for low-carbon development. For the past two
Thomas Zirbs
Midwest region executive of branch and small business banking, U.S. Bank
At Minneapolis-based U.S. Bank, Thomas “Tom” Zirbs leads a team of 2,900 employees across eight states who serve consumer and small business banking clients through checking and treasury management as