Meet the Leadership Team

Dwight ErdbrueggerPresident

Dwight Erdbruegger joined Cass Bank as president in July 2018. Dwight has more than 31 years of commercial banking experience and is actively involved in the St. Louis community.

Jeanne ScannellExecutive Vice President, Chief Credit Officer

Jeanne Scannell joined Cass in 1997 and is responsible for the management of the bank’s risk policies and credit administration. Jeanne has over 31 years of commercial banking experience.

Mark BentenExecutive VP, Sales and Marketing

Mark Benten joined Cass in 1997 and is responsible for the sales and marketing for all bank divisions. Mark has over 31 years of banking experience.

Doug HoffmanExecutive VP, Treasurer

With more than 36 years of industry experience, Doug Hoffman is responsible for treasury management for Cass Bank’s and the parent company’s investment portfolios. He joined Cass in 1990.

Michelle GottliebSenior VP, Credit Administration

Michelle Gottlieb joined Cass in 1995 and is responsible for credit administration and loan review. Michelle has over 26 years experience in risk management and regulatory oversight.

Meet the Bank Divisions Leadership

Chris DimondExecutive VP, Faith Based

Based in Colorado, Chris Dimond manages the faith based division for Cass. Chris has helped religious organizations and non-profits through sound financial planning and responsible borrowing for 27+ years.

Eric GieringExecutive VP, Commercial

Eric Giering has more than 31 years of banking experience including leadership roles in commercial lending, credit underwriting and credit management. He is actively involved in the St. Louis community. Eric joined Cass in 2019.

James DowningSenior VP, Franchise/Restaurant

James Downing joined Cass in 2021 and is responsible for the franchise/restaurant division. James has more than 30 years of commercial banking experience. His primary focus throughout his career has been on middle market commercial and industrial lending, including several years of working with McDonald’s operators on restaurant remodels, rebuilds and acquisition financing.