Thomas Kuslits
Executive Vice President, Chief Lending Officer
Banker. Leader. Friend. Tom Kuslits is a commercial banker that wears many hats—and he does it all very well. From overseeing international and municipal banking to capital market products and services, Kuslits has earned a solid reputation over the past 30 years throughout the Michigan market.
Ted Wahby
Group Manager, Middle-Market Lending
Born and raised in St. Clair Shores, Mich., Ted Wahby began his career 31 years ago at JP Morgan Chase (formerly the National Bank of Detroit). Working in their corporate finance group, he assisted with strategic planning, bank acquisitions, cash flow monitoring, investor presentations, and data issuances for 15 years before moving into the commercial lending sector.
Andrew Roy
Senior Vice President/Group Manager, Middle-Market Lending
With over 25 years of experience in middle-market lending, Andrew Roy has honed his talents helping companies grow, prosper, and transition to the next generation. Born in Grosse Pointe and graduating from Michigan State, he worked at Michigan National Bank and Comerica prior to joining the First Commercial Bank team.
Senior Vice President, Indirect Lending Originations Manager
Ken Jones is a seasoned consumer lending professional who began his career in 1980. He worked in the consumer credit space for many years for various banks, including Citicorp and Commerce Bank of Kansas City before moving into indirect consumer lending in 2004.
Vivian De Moraes
Vice President/Regional Manager, Core Capital Finance
Having brokered equipment financing deals while serving as an international corporate banking relationship manager, Vivian De Moraes now represents First Commercial Bank’s core capital finance department in the Midwest and Florida regions.
Michael Pluta
Vice President/Regional Manager, Core Capital Finance
Using leases, loans, and other financial products, Michael offers his clients alternate, structured solutions. “I enjoy placing capital and helping private U.S. companies grow and reach their goals.”
Brian Ris
Indirect Originations Manager, Core Capital Finance
Brian credits his successes to his strong respect for client communication. Through careful listening, he learns their particular situation, helping him uproot issues and key into opportunities to assist in their success.