Andrea J. Bendele has joined Rural Enterprises of Oklahoma, Inc. (REI) as a loan officer to serve entrepreneurs in Oklahoma City and surrounding areas.
A graduate of Oklahoma State University, Bendele is experienced in originating, underwriting, closing and servicing loans. Previously employed with USDA Rural Development, she served as Business and Community Programs Technician which included spreading and analyzing financial statements and working with borrowers and lenders. Previous experience also includes a summer internship at REI five years ago.
As an REI loan officer, Bendele will offer all of the lending products of the organization as well as those of the U. S. Small Business Administration, specifically the SBA 504 program.
We are very pleased to have Andrea on board, said Debbie Partin, financial services director. She brings a lot of experience to the position, especially from her work with USDA Rural Development. REI and Rural Development are long-standing partners in economic development and both organizations agree this is a good career move for Andrea and ultimately, even more Oklahoma entrepreneurs will benefit from this partnership.
Bendele will be based at REIs Oklahoma City office located in the Presbyterian Health Foundation Research Park, 800 Research Parkway. She may be reached by calling 405.319.8190.
REI is an economic development firm providing business and community assistance programs. Offices are located in Durant, Oklahoma City, Alva, Lawton and Tulsa.