Brad Hugunin
About Brad Hugunin
Brad Hugunin serves as the Vice President and Commercial Lender at First Western Trust, a position he has held since 2017. He has a background in commercial lending and asset management, with previous roles at KeyBank and Elevations Credit Union, and he holds a BSBA in Marketing from the University of Missouri-Columbia.
Work at First Western Trust
Brad Hugunin has served as the Vice President and Commercial Lender at First Western Trust since 2017. In this role, he is responsible for managing commercial lending operations and developing client relationships. His experience in the financial sector contributes to his ability to assess client needs and provide tailored lending solutions. His tenure at First Western Trust spans over seven years, during which he has played a significant role in the growth of the commercial lending division.
Previous Experience in Commercial Lending
Prior to his current position, Brad Hugunin worked at Elevations Credit Union as a Commercial Lending Administrator from 2016 to 2017. In this role, he focused on supporting commercial lending processes and client interactions. Before that, he was employed at KeyBank as an Asset Manager II in Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities (CMBS) from 2013 to 2016. His responsibilities included managing asset performance and ensuring compliance with financial regulations.
Education and Expertise
Brad Hugunin studied at the University of Missouri-Columbia, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) with a focus on Marketing from 2008 to 2012. His academic background provides a strong foundation in business principles and marketing strategies, which he applies in his professional roles within the financial services industry.
Early Career and Leadership Roles
In the early stages of his career, Brad Hugunin held various positions that contributed to his professional development. He worked as a Summer Welcome Leader at the University of Missouri in 2010, where he facilitated orientation activities for incoming students. Additionally, he served as a Marketing Team Member for Junior Achievement of the Upper Midwest in 2011, where he contributed to marketing initiatives aimed at promoting financial literacy among youth.