The BankCherokee Team

Proudly behind every loan, account, and conversation

Meet our team of local bankers, lenders, and leaders who proudly serve our community.

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  • Andy Gesell

    Andy Gesell

    CEO

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  • Bryan Frandrup

    Bryan Frandrup

    Chief Lending Officer

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  • Scott Beuning

    Chief Strategy Officer

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  • Julie Novak

    Julie Novak

    Senior Vice President Commercial Lending

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  • Roger Hamilton

    Senior Vice President Commercial Lending

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  • Gary White

    Senior Vice President Commercial Lending

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  • Carrie Frost

    Vice President Commercial Lending

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  • Jason Madson

    Senior Vice President Commercial Lending

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  • Christine Young

    Senior Vice President SBA Lending Manager

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  • Patrick Morris

    Commercial Portfolio Manager & Consumer Lending Lead

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  • Rhea Benz

    Rhea Benz

    Senior Community Banker & MLO

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  • Sarah Willett

    Sarah Willett

    Senior Community Banker & MLO

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  • Nikki Hernandez

    Senior Community Banker

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  • Mai Nou Yang

    Senior Business Lending Specialist

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  • Ashley Connor

    Business Lending Specialist

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  • Ana Arias

    Lending Support Specialist

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A work culture where community, career growth, and purpose meet.

At BankCherokee, we’re a values-driven, collaborative team where your curiosity is encouraged, your contributions matter, and your career can thrive.

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