As vice president of finance, Chris Bertel’s role includes financial planning and forecasting, examining short term and long term liquidity needs, analyzing potential target acquisitions or new business ventures, collaborating with other departments on pricing strategies for new business, assisting in capital planning and development, compliance reporting for Senior Lenders and reviewing capital markets and economic trends. He holds a bachelor’s degree in finance from Stephen F. Austin State University and an MBA from the University of North Texas.