Welcome to the Chicago Chapter of RELA! Our goal at RELA is to provide unique, relevant, and fun events and learning opportunities to the Chicago real estate lending community. At RELA you can discuss current market conditions and connect with other lenders in an engaging setting where candid conversations are welcomed and encouraged.
We were happy to return to in-person events for the 2022-2023 season and pleased with strong turnouts/members reconnecting at each of our events. We appreciate that our members are busy so we strive to put together a full schedule of networking events, walking tours and educational programming that provide value by featuring current industry trends and the state of the market.
Due to the generosity of our sponsors, membership is very affordable and we are always looking to increase our membership. We encourage you to sign up for an event and check us out!
Sincerely,
Dave Popp
U.S. Bank
and
Catherine Sierakowski
BMO
Chicago Chapter Co-Presidents, 2022-2023
Chicago Chapter Officers
President
David Popp, US Bank
Catherine Sierakowski, BMO
Vice President
Emily Clark, Wells Fargo Bank
Officers
Phil Wantoch, US Bank
Kate Marchi, CIBC
Seamus O’Mahoney, Old National Bank
Dave Patchin, Fifth Third Bank
Michael Browne, Citizens Financial Group
Mark Frankel, BMO
David Starr, East West Bank
Zena Diggs, Bank of America
Katie Tynan, CIBC
Robert Goeckel, Texas Capital Bank
Joe Rock, Byline Bank
Kyle Lohbeck, Flag Star
Drew Burlak, Huntington Capital Markets
Gretchen Hart, Old National Bank
Jon Browne, JP Morgan Chase
Nick Schneider, Fifth Third Bank
Membership Committee
Programming Committee
Sponsorship Committee
Immediate Past President
Matthew Adams, Citizens Financial Group
Chapter Liaison Officer
Young Members Committee
Communications Committee
Special Events Committee
Educational Panel Committee
Treasurer
Community Affairs Committee
Sponsorship & Finance Committee
Past Presidents
Chicago Sponsors
