Julie Novak

jnovak@bankcherokee.com

651-291-6229

With more than 25 years in the banking industry, Julie Novak brings deep experience, a personal touch, and a community-focused mindset to her role as Senior Vice President of Commercial Lending. Over the course of her career, she’s witnessed and embraced the many changes that have shaped modern banking, all while remaining committed to one core value: building strong relationships with her clients. Julie specializes in helping small and mid-sized businesses grow through customized financial solutions. From commercial real estate and equipment loans to SBA lending and lines of credit, she works closely with each client to understand their unique needs and provide exceptional, personalized service. Julie also supports clients with deposit needs and private banking services, making her a trusted, all-around financial partner. In addition to her work at BankCherokee, Julie is an active community member. She has served on the board of the Midway Chamber of Commerce and participated in several local nonprofit boards and committees, including Keystone Community Services and Metro Independent Business Alliance. A life-long St. Paul resident, Julie and her family love their Como Park neighborhood and can often be found with rescue dog Ruby strolling through the neighborhood.
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Julie Novak

Senior Vice President Commercial Lending


With more than 25 years in the banking industry, Julie Novak brings deep experience, a personal touch, and a community-focused mindset to her role as Senior Vice President of Commercial Lending. Over the course of her career, she’s witnessed and embraced the many changes that have shaped modern banking, all while remaining committed to one core value: building strong relationships with her clients. Julie specializes in helping small and mid-sized businesses grow through customized financial solutions. From commercial real estate and equipment loans to SBA lending and lines of credit, she works closely with each client to understand their unique needs and provide exceptional, personalized service. Julie also supports clients with deposit needs and private banking services, making her a trusted, all-around financial partner. In addition to her work at BankCherokee, Julie is an active community member. She has served on the board of the Midway Chamber of Commerce and participated in several local nonprofit boards and committees, including Keystone Community Services and Metro Independent Business Alliance. A life-long St. Paul resident, Julie and her family love their Como Park neighborhood and can often be found with rescue dog Ruby strolling through the neighborhood.
What Julie’s clients are Saying

“Buying a business is a huge decision–very intimidating and nervewracking–but Julie made it so easy to work with her right off the bat.”

– Timothy Otte, Coowner of Wild Rumpus Bookstore
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