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ROBERT R. LANE
10733 Preston Way
Powell, Ohio 43065
mailto:boblane62@gmail.com
Cell: 614-571-3800
Residence: (614) 791-8149
Experienced, dynamic senior executive successful at building and leading high performing businesses with revenues in excess
of 1.5 billion. Combines strategic and financial expertise with the ability to build strong organizational teams. Possesses a
strong history of business development, operations, and P & L management. Strong record of reversing financial declines and
capturing value through process redesign and performance management.
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Strategic & Operational Business Planning
Financial Planning & Risk Management
SEC Regulatory Compliance & Banking Regulations
Mergers, Acquisitions & Corporate Integration
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New Business Start Ups & Turnarounds
Revenue/Profit Optimization
Executive & Leader Development
Divestures, Asset Liquidation & Corporate Credit
EXPERIENCE PROFILE
Lane Leadership Group, LLC—Chief Executive Officer
2010-Present
Is a diversified consulting company specializing in executive coaching and professional development for
C-Suite executives, middle managers and graduate students. Certifications include Lominger Voices 365
Feedback and Via Edge, a learning agility tool. Attended the Life Launch program at the Hudson Institute
of Santa Barbara with a particular emphasis on Executive and Life Coaching. Additionally, Lane
Leadership provides consulting in financial services start-ups, distressed banks and other service-related
companies.
The Ohio State University, Fisher College of Business—Senior Lecturer
2011-Present
Serves as Faculty Advisor/Sponsor for the Financial Services Cluster for the Undergraduate program as
well as the Faculty Advisor for the Specialized Master of Finance Program and the Master of Business
Administration with a particular focus on professional Development and soft skills training.
KEY BANK, NA, Columbus OH
2006-2010
Cleveland-based KeyCorp is one of the nation's largest bank-based financial services companies, with assets of approximately
$100 billion. Key companies provide investment management, retail and commercial banking, consumer finance, and
investment banking products and service to individuals and companies throughout the United States and internationally.
PRESIDENT, CENTRAL OHIO DISTRICT
Managed the Community Bank function including Middle Market, Business Banking, Retail and Private Banking and Wealth
Management. The District is comprised of 32 offices in Columbus and Mansfield and all of the contiguous counties. The
Central Ohio District is a $1.5 billion bank with 250 employees and annual expense budget of $23.7 million.
• Achieved as a District in 2008 $44 million in Direct Contribution Margin and ranked 3rd in the country out of 22
Districts on year over year growth.
• Increased revenue growth 4.5% higher than previous year at $65.7 million, ranking 6th out of 22 Districts.
• Increased market share from 7th to 5th during 2008.
• Orchestrated in 2009 the exit of $100 million in criticized loans while keeping charge-offs at a minimum.
CROWE HORWATH AND COMPANY, LLP, Columbus, OH
1997-2007
The eighth largest CPA/consulting firm in the country with 1,800 employees and 23 offices throughout the country. A leading
provider of assurance, consulting and outsourcing services to the financial services industry. Focused on improving financial
performance for its clients.
DIRECTOR
Managed the East Coast Business Development initiative with particular emphasis in Florida, Maryland, Virginia, Washington,
D. C., Georgia and New England. Additionally, provides strategic planning for banking clients in all markets served by Crowe
Chizek.
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Generated $40 million in revenues and established forty-five (45) new business relationships in a 24-month period..
Successfully conducted numerous Strategic Planning sessions including all of the lines of business for large regional
banks.
Worked with various Regulatory Agencies including the OCC, FDIC and State Banking Commissions in Florida,
Ohio and Georgia
RETAIL PLANNING ASSOCIATES, Columbus, OH
1993-1997
An established international consulting and design firm for many of the world’s leading retailers, consumer goods
manufacturers, and financial institutions with integrated services directed toward solving problems and devising solutions that
make their clients’ businesses more profitable. Subsidiary offices in London, England and Mexico City. Annual revenues, $25
million.
EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT
Managed the financial services business segment, staff development worldwide, treasury function and facilitated London
subsidiary, RPA Europe.
• Doubled the penetration of financial services segment to $4.5 million annually with 18 new clients in United States,
Mexico, Australia, Europe and the Middle East.
• Reduced average receivable days from 79 to 54 resulting in $1 million additional cash flow.
• Started a new media group with the creation of Retail Broadcast Network, generating in excess of $2.5 million in gross
revenues with a New York and a Columbus, Ohio bank.
• Established the Staff Development Department (human resources) and orchestrated the review and introduction of a totally
new benefits program, reducing cost and enhancing coverage.
• Selected as an instructor for BAI Graduate School of Banking, University of Wisconsin. Evaluation of instruction ranked
in top 5% of all instructors.
FIRST UNION NATIONAL BANK OF TENNESSEE, Nashville, Tennessee
1988-1993
A start-up subsidiary of First Union Corporation, a Mega Bank holding company based in Charlotte, North Carolina.
CHAIRMAN AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
• Grew assets to $425 million. Profitable on a state compare (Internal Accounting) basis two of four years of full
operation. First year of profitability resulted in $748,000 turnaround.
• Directed the clean-up of The Bank of Bellevue, a $60 million asset bank with $4.8 million in problem loans.
• Established a start-up de Novo Bank with primary focus on Wholesale Banking and Capital Markets with significant
penetration in commercial real estate and health care lending.
• Chaired Minority Enterprise Development Week, 1991 and 1992.
• Received two Points of Excellence Awards, 1990 and 1991, Pencil Foundation Adopt-A-School program.
FIRST UNION NATIONAL BANK OF NORTH CAROLINA, Charlotte, North Carolina
1975-1988
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT AND MANAGER, Southern Division
1985 – 1988
Responsible for loan production offices in Nashville, Tennessee; Richmond and Norfolk, Virginia; Baltimore, Maryland; and
Commercial Real Estate Department - $650 million in assets.
• Recruited, managed & coached first quality commercial banking officers. Portfolio grew by $142 million in three
years.
• Started National Commercial Real Estate function – portfolio grew $28 million in two years.
• Co-chaired the Relationship Management Task Force to better serve bank customers.
• Participated in Leadership Challenge, internal leadership training for senior managers.
• Participant in Farr Associates, one year leadership program for senior managers.
SENIOR VICE-PRESIDENT AND MANAGER, Specialized Industries Group
1983 –1985
Organized a start-up group from previous Financial Institutions Group concentrating on corporate and middle market lending
as Industry Specialists in Communications (cable, radio, broadcast, cellular, paging), Healthcare, Mortgage Warehouse,
Insurance, Financial Institutions. Grew assets to $335 Million.
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EDUCATION
MBA
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Duke University, Fuqua School of Business
University of North Carolina
Elon College
LEADERSHIP
Chairman, Alumni Council, Fuqua School of Business, Duke University, 1988 – 1992
Leadership Nashville Participant, 1990 – 1991
Riverside Hospital Development Board Member, 2007-2010
Elon University Board of Trustees, Elon , North Carolina, 1996-2001
Executive Committee and Board Member, Columbus Symphony 2009-Present
Member, Board of Advisors, Love School of Business, Elon University 2001-2011
Pearl Interactive Network—Advisory Board Member, Columbus, OH 2010-Present
Rebirth Financial—Advisory Board Member, New Orleans, LA 2010-Present
Board Member appointed by the U. S. Treasury for First Security Group, INC—Chair of ALCO Committee
AWARDS
Distinguished Alumnus Award, Fuqua School of Business, Duke University, October 21, 1992
Brotherhood/Sisterhood Award, National Conference of Christians and Jews, February, 1992
Honoree, Ohio Cancer Research Foundation, November, 2009