Lee C. Myers

Vice President, Commercial Lending

Service Area(s): financial

Lee Myers is a Vice President of Commerical Lending, and Senior Lending Consultant at First Place Bank, a Rural Water Alliance strategic partner providing exemplary banking services to rural water associations.  Lee has over 40 years of commercial lending experience, and is well-versed in the lending needs and strategies of rural water associations.  His expertise and guidance has benefited many associations navigating the complexities of high-dollar loan transactions with private banks and Rural Development. To his clients, Lee serves as a strong advocate and provides exceptional counsel throughout the borrowing process and always remains close by to address questions that arise after disbursements.

"I understand that banking is a people business. It all comes down to what we all are made of,” said Lee when asked by Rural Alliance to explain his banking philosophy.  

Education/Professional Degrees

• Miami University School of Commerical Lending, Oxford, Ohio
• University of Wisconsin, Graduate School of Banking, Madison, Wisconsin
• Ohio University School of Banking, Athens, Ohio
• Kent State University, Kent, Ohio
• Chicago Savings and Loan Institute, Chicago, Illinois

Military Service

United States Navy, Gunner's Mate

Community Involvement

• Amherst Rotary Club, Amherst, Ohio
• Amherst Noonday Club
• Lorain County Chamber of Commerce, Member
• Amvets Post #22
• American Legion Post #397
• St. Mary's Church