Bank First: Mark Welch Joins Bank First as Vice President – Retail Loan Underwriting

Mark Welch
Meghann Kasper, Chief Credit Officer at Bank First (NASDAQ: BFC), is pleased to announce Mark Welch has recently joined the Bank as Vice President – Retail Loan Underwriting. “We are thrilled to welcome Mark to our team,”
commented Kasper. “His extensive experience in retail loan underwriting and operations will enhance our processes, improve the customer experience, and ensure a seamless and efficient retail loan journey that aligns with our strategic goals.”
With over 25 years in the mortgage industry, Mark brings a wealth of experience in underwriting, management, and process optimization. Throughout his career, he has successfully led teams to implement creative solutions, improve processes, and achieve meaningful results. In his new role at Bank First, Mark will guide the overall direction of retail loan underwriting, ensuring exceptional support for the Bank’s Relationship Managers and enhancing its competitive position in the market. His forward-thinking approach and commitment to operational excellence align with Bank First’s mission to
provide value-driven, innovative solutions to its customers.
Mark graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Lakeland University. Through his active support of the United Way, Salvation Army, and Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation, he helps foster impactful change in the lives of others. Mark and his wife, Nicole, have two children. They enjoy traveling as a family and spending time together at Big Stone Lake in Wisconsin.