Sunwest Bank Strengthens Healthcare Financing with Donika McKelvie's Appointment as Managing Director

Sunwest Bank Welcomes Donika McKelvie as New Managing Director

Sunwest Bank has made an important stride in enhancing its healthcare financing division by appointing Donika McKelvie as the new Managing Director of National Healthcare. With over three decades of experience in healthcare finance, McKelvie brings a wealth of knowledge and innovative ideas aimed at transforming financial products for healthcare providers.

In her new role, McKelvie will spearhead the launch of a national healthcare platform tailored primarily for mid-market healthcare providers. This initiative is designed to assist these providers in enhancing their cash flows and allowing them to maintain a strong focus on delivering quality patient care.

Carson Lappetito, the president of Sunwest Bank, expressed enthusiasm about McKelvie's arrival, stating, "We are very excited to welcome Donika to the Sunwest Bank team. Her extensive experience in healthcare and finance, along with her leadership qualities, will significantly improve our client's experiences in the healthcare sector. This move is also marked by the opening of our first office in Denver, further expanding our footprint in the western United States."

Before joining Sunwest Bank, McKelvie was the Managing Director and Head of Healthcare at HTLF Bank. In that capacity, she played a pivotal role in building a comprehensive national healthcare banking platform. Her tenure at HTLF Bank was characterized by her team's assessment of loan requests exceeding $3 billion, culminating in a robust portfolio of approximately $500 million in outstanding loans.

McKelvie's impressive background includes leadership roles in healthcare financing at well-known institutions such as Greystone Funding, MB Financial Bank, and Opus Bank. Her academic credentials, which consist of a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and a Bachelor of Arts in Communications from North Central College, provide her with a solid foundation for her new responsibilities.

Moreover, McKelvie is an active member of several professional organizations, including The Association for Corporate Growth, Secured Finance Network, and various healthcare associations. Her active participation in these groups attests to her dedication to the healthcare financing landscape.

Addressing the crucial role that banks play in the healthcare sector, McKelvie stated, "Healthcare providers require a banking partner that is quick to respond to their cash flow needs. Throughout my career, I’ve witnessed providers struggle with reimbursement issues, which can adversely affect their operations. Sunwest Bank's mission aligns perfectly with the needs of healthcare providers, and we aim to offer responsive service powered by our team's solid healthcare expertise."

Sunwest Bank, founded in 1969 and headquartered in Sandy, Utah, is a privately held commercial bank with over $3.5 billion in assets. The bank is committed to serving entrepreneurs, privately held corporations, family offices, and real estate developers throughout the Western United States. With McKelvie at its helm, Sunwest Bank aims to deliver tailored financial solutions that meet the specialized needs of healthcare providers.

Learn more about how Sunwest Bank is redefining healthcare financing at their official website Sunwest Bank.