Name/Title/Company: Tom Lotz / Assistant Vice President / UMB Bank

Briefly tell us what you do, and length of time in the CRE industry: New loan opportunity underwriting and due diligence, and creation of credit presentations.

What project or professional accomplishment are you most proud of?: Leading CRE underwriting for the Bank's footprint in Missouri, Minnesota, Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin.

How are you involved or would like to be more involved in CREDA Wisconsin?: I am involved in the Developing Leaders program and attending CREDA Wisconsin events in Milwaukee and Madison.

Tell us about your family: My fiancée and I live in Madison with our two dogs, Tucker and Zuma. We love to spend our time outside biking, hiking, golfing and skiing.

What is your favorite restaurant, and why?: 1033 Omakase - Hands down the best sushi I have had and one of the best dinning experiences.  

What music are you listening to, and first and last concert you attended?: My last concert was Chris Stapleton at Red Rocks - It was amazing!

What's the last, or favorite, book you read?: East of Eden by John Steinbeck.

Favorite county or state park?: I love Door County and try to get up there once or twice a year! 

Cats or dogs?  Do you have pets?: I love Dogs! My fiancé and I have two dogs - a 6 year old Golden Retriever/Bernese Mountain dog mix names Zuma and a 7 year old King Charles Cavalier Spaniel / Bichon mix named Tucker.

What are your hobbies?: Skiing, Mountain Biking, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Golf - Anything that keeps me moving!

How do you find a moment of peace to calm or center yourself?: Getting in Nature, enjoying the scenery and focusing on taking deep breathes.