Northpointe's home lending leaders have decades of combined expertise with a focus on finding innovative, original solutions to an ever-evolving industry.
Chuck Williams is Chairman and CEO of Northpointe Bank
Chuck Williams is the visionary Founder and CEO of Northpointe Bank. Since founding Northpointe, Chuck has been instrumental in guiding the bank's strategic growth and success. His leadership has driven key initiatives in restructuring, investor relations, and finance operations, ensuring that Northpointe remains at the forefront of delivering exceptional financial services to the communities it serves.
From the beginning, Chuck’s goal has been to create a bank that exceeds expectations and provides an optimal experience for customers, clients, and employees alike. Under his guidance, Northpointe Bank has consistently outperformed its competitors, remained true to its core values, and earned recognition as one of the highest-performing banks in the nation.
Chuck’s dedication to innovation, excellence, and community impact continues to shape Northpointe’s success and reputation as a trusted financial partner.
Steven Davids is Senior Vice President of Product Development & Non-QM Production
Steven Davids has been with Northpointe Bank since 2004, contributing to its growth through innovative product strategies and leadership. As Senior Vice President of Product Development & Non-QM Production, he focuses on enhancing the bank’s offerings, particularly in Non-Qualified Mortgage (Non-QM) products, to meet evolving market needs.
Steven’s expertise and forward-thinking approach have been instrumental in positioning Northpointe Bank as a leader in residential lending. His commitment to innovation and excellence continues to drive the bank’s success and reputation as a trusted financial partner.
Jessica Fancett is Senior Vice President of Retail Operations
Jessica Fancett has been an integral part of Northpointe Bank since 2002, bringing a wealth of experience and a deep understanding of the organization. As Senior Vice President of Retail Operations, she leads the loan department, ensuring a seamless process from application to final approval. Her focus is on originating and closing high-quality loan files efficiently while delivering exceptional service to Northpointe’s lending partners and customers.
A leader known for her authenticity and collaborative approach; Jessica inspires her team by leading through action. She believes in fostering an environment where every voice matters, regardless of title, and champions teamwork as the foundation for achieving greatness. By rolling up her sleeves and working alongside her team, she exemplifies a hands-on leadership style that drives success.
Amy Butler is Executive Vice President of National Sales
Amy Butler has been a leader in the home lending industry since 2001, bringing extensive expertise and a proven track record of success. As Executive Vice President of National Sales, Amy leverages her wealth of experience to drive strategic initiatives and foster strong relationships with sales teams and partners nationwide.
Throughout her career, Amy has held prominent roles, including serving as president of Atlanta Mortgage Bankers, leading high-performing sales teams across the Midwest and Southeast for United Guaranty/Arch, and managing builder services for Fidelity/Ameris Bank. Her dedication to excellence and innovative approach have consistently contributed to the success of the organizations she has served.
Amy graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Georgia, where she earned her degree. She continues to be a passionate advocate for collaboration and growth within the home lending industry.
Bryan Neitzelt is Senior Vice President of Capital Markets
Bryan Neitzelt joined Northpointe Bank in 2019 as Senior Vice President of Capital Markets. In this role, he oversees the bank's capital markets operations, including secondary marketing and investor relations. Bryan brings extensive experience in mortgage banking, with a focus on hedging, forecasting, advanced modeling, lock desk management, investor delivery, and post-closing operations.
Prior to joining Northpointe Bank, Bryan held similar leadership positions at Huntington National Bank over a 21-year period where he was responsible for managing investor relationships as well as mortgage trading, pricing, analytics, and other Secondary Marketing and Post Close processes. Previous experience also includes Asset Liability Management, Corporate Risk Management, and balance sheet modeling for various financial institutions. His comprehensive understanding of capital markets and correspondent sales has been instrumental in enhancing Northpointe Bank's financial strategies and market presence.
Bryan holds a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration and Finance and a Master’s degree in Business Administration from Otterbein College.
Kevin Comps is President of Northpointe Bank
Kevin Comps has been a key leader at Northpointe Bank since 2017, bringing extensive expertise in financial management and strategic leadership. As President, he oversees the bank’s continued growth, fostering innovation and operational excellence across all areas of the organization.
Throughout his career, Kevin has held executive roles in finance, accounting, and banking operations. Before joining Northpointe, he held leadership positions at Capitol National Bank, Flagstar Bank, Michigan Commerce Bank, and Capitol Bancorp Limited. His ability to align financial strategy with operational efficiency has been instrumental in Northpointe’s success.
During his tenure at Northpointe, Kevin has overseen multiple corporate functions, including information technology, credit, compliance, legal, administration, facilities, human resources, and loan servicing. His leadership ensures the bank remains adaptable and well-positioned for continued growth.
Kevin holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Central Michigan University and a degree from the Graduate School of Banking at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Under his leadership, Northpointe Bank continues to strengthen its commitment to delivering high-quality financial solutions designed to meet customer needs.
Sarah Federico is Chief Innovation Officer
Since beginning her career in 2003, Sarah Federico has embraced a wide range of responsibilities across sales, marketing, and operations. Known for her ability to balance strategic vision with hands-on execution, Sarah excels at building innovative strategies while ensuring flawless implementation. Her approach to leadership is rooted in motivating teams, fostering collaboration, and driving meaningful change.
Sarah’s expertise spans sales development, leadership training, business growth, and project management, making her a dynamic leader in her field. Her ability to align big-picture thinking with practical action has been a key driver of success throughout her career.
Sarah holds a Bachelor’s of Business from Northwood University and her MBA from University of Georgia.
Outside of work, Sarah enjoys skiing, sailing, traveling, reading, and spending time outdoors with her husband. She is also passionate about giving back to her community through volunteer work.
Jesse Cronen is Senior Vice President of Sales
Since entering the home loan industry in 2005, Jesse Cronen has dedicated his career to helping clients achieve their dreams of homeownership. With a focus on finding the right home loan to meet each client’s unique needs, Jesse strives to set his clients up for long-term financial success.
Jesse is a proud graduate of St. Xavier High School in Louisville (Class of 2000) and pursued studies in Business and Political Science at the University of Kentucky and Indiana University Southeast. His expertise and dedication have earned him consistent recognition as the top overall Loan Officer by units and volume from the Mortgage Bankers Association of Louisville (MBAL) for ten consecutive years, from 2015 through 2024.
Outside of work, Jesse enjoys spending time with his wife, Shelly, and their four daughters—Caroline, Laila, Riley, and Harper—as well as their Cavapoo, Ashton. A passionate sports enthusiast, he loves coaching basketball and softball for his daughters and spending time on the court or field with them.