Dan Betschart, Senior Loan Officer, has focused on his true niche, SBA-government loan programs, for the past 16 years. His expertise ranges from small to large companies, including such diverse groups as local retail businesses, gas station/c-stores, assisted living facilities, and financing a chairlift for a ski resort. Dan works closely with client and banker, insuring the client's needs are met. His thoroughness, experience, and loan program knowledge, give him the ability to work through highly complex deals to successful funding. 

Upon receiving his Bachelor's Degree from Chico State in 1984, Dan began his lending career in commercial/retail banking at First Interstate Bank. He advanced his career further when he joined Silicon Valley Bank's Technology Division. This gave him the opportunity to work with emerging and high growth companies, as well as venture capitalists. Dan relocated to Eugene, for a position with Centennial Bank, and joined the LCOG staff in 1998.   email