Petoskey, MI – 10/20/2025 – Northland Area Federal Credit Union is pleased to announce that Keith Stevens has joined our team as Senior Business Development Officer. Stevens has 20+ years in financial service industries and has a wealth of experience lending throughout Michigan from consumer and mortgage loans, to all things business-related no matter the size of the business. Keith’s experience working in various facets of banking has afforded him the opportunity to not only work with top-tier lending teams over the years but also manage and train employees with a member-focused approach to understanding products, services and the member experience as it pertains to our community of members. His hope is to shape the focus and strategy of how Northland Area Federal Credit Union stays in tune with our local Northern Michigan communities.
In his position as Senior Business Development Officer, Keith is responsible for creating an environment where he will partner with our business members to provide business services at multiple levels. This includes account, deposit, and loan services. Stevens is also responsible for broadening existing member relationships, generating mortgage and consumer loan referrals, and promoting Northland through local business community engagement opportunities. Furthermore, Keith is responsible for originating loans and managing business loan portfolios while supporting loan collections and delinquency mitigation. His background in Product Management and Member Experience will lead our efforts in monitoring loan product usage of our members while recommending changes accordingly, supporting the development of lending promotions, and offering training to coach and develop employees that aligns with our member’s feedback.
"We are thrilled to have Keith join our team with his outstanding achievements, experience and energy," said Jessica Richards, Vice President of Lending. "His expertise and passion for helping both businesses and consumers thrive makes him an invaluable partner on our team and to our members.”
If you are you looking to take your business to the next level, Northland Area Federal Credit Union is ready help! Simply contact Keith Stevens, your Northland Area Business Development Officer, and begin building a lasting financial relationship. Keith can provide tailored solutions for your unique business. Stop in to our Northland Area Federal Credit Union Petoskey branch at 919 Spring St. or call Keith at 989-739-1401 ext. 4461 today.
Northland Area Federal Credit Union has 17 branches and serves over 44,000 members in 27 Northern Michigan counties, with over $700 million in assets. Northland is Federally Insured by the NCUA and is an Equal Housing Lender.