First Business Bank

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Lori McGowan

Vice President - Equipment Finance

  • First Business Specialty Finance, LLC
  • subsidiary of First Business Bank
319-531-9398
Lori McGowan

About Lori

Lori McGowan brings over three decades of invaluable experience to First Business Bank's Equipment Finance team. With a proven track record in equipment financing, sales management, and vendor relations, Lori excels at helping equipment vendors increase their sales through strategic financing solutions. Her comprehensive background in collections, leasing management, and regional account management enables our clients to optimize their equipment acquisition strategies, driving growth and efficiency in their businesses. Throughout her career, Lori has held leadership positions at several renowned companies in the financial services sector, consistently demonstrating her ability to build strong client relationships and deliver results.

Lori holds a Bachelor of Science in Business from Mount Mercy University. Her commitment to understanding and addressing our clients' specific challenges makes her an invaluable asset to our team and a trusted advisor to our clients.

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