Todd Zalk

Todd Zalk

Business Banking Specialist at Wells Fargo

Portland, Oregon Area

Current
Past
  • VP Business Relationship Officer at Bank of Clark County
  • Marketing and Business Development Manager at Performance Contracting Group
  • Business Development, Fleet, and Purchasing Manager, at Petrochem Insulation, Inc.
Education
  • George Fox University
  • George Fox University
  • Clark College
Connections
171 connections
Industry
Banking
Websites

Todd Zalk’s Summary

I am a "Make it Happen Now" kind of leader. My goal is to master "Results Through Relationships!" Everything important in a profitable business is done through relationships. Strong long-term relationships come from establishing trust. I believe I can build trust instantly and then it grows from there. (Covey talks about this concept in his book "Speed of Trust.") I like to ask questions and then listen to the unique needs of my customers. When people trust me they seek my expert advice with regard to their business and especially their financial and banking needs resulting in very satisfied customers. Again, it is all about "Results Through Relationships!"

Todd Zalk’s Specialties:

Effective Execution, Value of Teaming and Synergy, Organization Change Leader, Negotiation, Union Negotiation, Purchasing Management, Financial Analysis, Business Plans, Mission, Vision, Core Values, Theory and Reality of Leading Through Values, First Mover, Strategic Planning, Speed Networking, Professional Connector, Result's Relationship Networking


Todd Zalk’s Experience

  • Business Banking Specialist

    Wells Fargo

    (Public Company; WFC; Financial Services industry)

    September 2009Present (3 months)

  • VP Business Relationship Officer

    Bank of Clark County

    (Privately Held; Banking industry)

    February 2007February 2009 (2 years 1 month)

    • Responsible for business and personal relationships resulting in “Raving Fan’s” with over $9 million dollars in new deposits.
    • Worked cross-functionally with the commercial, real estate, and mortgage loan teams resulting in over $25 million dollars of new loans and lines of credit.
    • Worked closely with the executive team on bank strategy and increasing deposits, perceived value, and customer service.
    • Managed approximately 18 strategic relationships with business owners and leaders in the local community resulting in many great referrals.

  • Marketing and Business Development Manager

    Performance Contracting Group

    (Construction industry)

    August 2006February 2007 (7 months)

    Business Development Manager for a world-wide specialty contractor
    • Hired and managed 15 new craftsmen to complete new projects generated.
    • Recruited and interviewed several prospective employees.
    • Increased branch bids/sales by $6.2 million in the local and national regions.
    • Built a new strategy for the industrial and commercial maintenance markets.
    • Championed innovative strategies with the union making national in-roads.
    • Implemented new strategies with successful execution.

  • Business Development, Fleet, and Purchasing Manager,

    Petrochem Insulation, Inc.

    (Construction industry)

    September 1998July 2006 (7 years 11 months)

    Business Development/Purchasing/Fleet Manager for national specialty contractor
    • Increased sales from $3.8 million to over $8 million annually, bidding significantly more.
    • Purchasing/Procurement of over a million dollars annually and negotiating agreements saving an average of 30% to 35% on annual spending.
    • Directed and implemented strategic plan for re-creating the mission and core values.
    • Responsible for purchasing, fueling, maintenance and repair of 40 vehicles.


Todd Zalk’s Education

  • George Fox University

    M.B.A. , Business Leadership and Management , 20052007

  • George Fox University

    B.A. Business Management and Organizational Leadership , Business Management and Leadership , 19951997

    Activities and Societies:
    Voted Class Representative for the entire cohort.
    Graduated with a GPA of 3.785
  • Clark College

    Arts and Sciences , Foundational Requirements for Business , 19921994

    Activities and Societies:
    Competed on the Speech and Debate Team; Started and Lead Clubs on Campus. Received Creative Writing Award.

Additional Information

Todd Zalk’s Websites:

Todd Zalk’s Interests:

Watching my boys play football, Horseback riding with my favorite daughter, going to the beach with my wife!

Todd Zalk’s Groups:

Co-Chair for the General Advisory Committee for Evergreen and Battle Ground, WA School Districts; Mayors' and Community Leaders' Prayer Breakfast

  •    ! Sales Best Practices
  •    Private Equity and Venture Capital Group
  •    The 4-Hour Academy
  •    Green & Sustainability Innovators & Innovation Network
  •    Innovative Marketing, PR, Sales, Word-of-Mouth & Buzz Innovators
  •    Organizational Change Practitioners
  •    George Fox University Alumni
  •    Program on Negotiation - Harvard Law School (Unofficial)
  •    Drucker Society of Los Angeles
  •    Parry and Riposte
  •    Negotiation Specialists
  •    Innovative Leadership & Change Management Expert Innovators Network
  •    Brand Innovators, Branding Leadership & Creating Innovation Network
  •    Clark College, Vancouver, WA
  •    SWOT Team Strategies
  •    BoCC Connections
  •    Vancouver Bankers

Todd Zalk’s Contact Settings

Interested In:

  • career opportunities
  • consulting offers
  • new ventures
  • job inquiries
  • expertise requests
  • business deals
  • reference requests
  • getting back in touch

Public profile powered by: LinkedIn

Create a public profile: Sign In or Join Now

View Todd Zalk’s full profile:

  • See who you and Todd Zalk know in common
  • Get introduced to Todd Zalk
  • Contact Todd Zalk directly

View Full Profile