Hugh Kretschmer
About Hugh Kretschmer
Hugh Kretschmer serves as the Senior Vice President at Customers Bank, where he has worked since 2013. He has over twenty years of experience in the mortgage banking industry, holding various leadership positions at notable financial institutions.
Work at Customers Bank
Hugh Kretschmer serves as Senior Vice President at Customers Bank, a position he has held since 2013. In this role, he manages a $1 billion portfolio of repurchase facilities as the Western Region Manager. His responsibilities include overseeing operations and ensuring the effective management of financial products and services. Prior to this role, he worked as Vice President of Warehouse Lending at the same institution from 2011 to 2013.
Previous Experience in Mortgage Banking
Hugh Kretschmer has extensive experience in the mortgage banking industry. He worked at Washington Mutual as First Vice President and Western Region Sales Manager from 2003 to 2008. He also held the position of Senior Relationship Manager at JPMorgan Chase from 2008 to 2009. His earlier career included a role as Senior Analyst at Countrywide from 2001 to 2003 and as Vice President at R.T. Beers and Company for six months in 2010.
Education and Expertise
Hugh Kretschmer earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Finance from Loyola Marymount University, where he studied from 1996 to 1998. He also holds a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Business from the University of Southern California, completed from 1982 to 1985. His educational background supports his expertise in mortgage banking, sales training, and enterprise risk assessment.
Training and Development Skills
Hugh Kretschmer has a strong background in training and development within the financial sector. He has trained due diligence staff on assessing enterprise risk and has expertise in training sales personnel in prospecting, problem-solving, and territory management techniques. His experience spans over twenty years, focusing on developing markets and establishing relationships with businesses and individuals.