WBD Promotes Three Executives to Senior Roles

New leadership appointments aim to strengthen the organization's lending and operational capabilities.

Jan. 28, 2026 at 12:31pm

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WBD Inc., a leading SBA Certified Development Company in the Midwest, has announced the promotion of three executives to senior leadership positions. Kyle Kuntz has been named Senior Vice President, overseeing the loan officer team and leading sales efforts. Nick Drewsen has been appointed Senior Vice President, continuing to serve lenders across southern Wisconsin. Randy Kyle has returned to the role of Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, responsible for overseeing key business functions.

Why it matters

These promotions are part of WBD's overall leadership transition and aim to leverage the extensive experience and expertise of these individuals to drive the organization's mission of serving small businesses and lending partners throughout Wisconsin and Minnesota.

The details

Kyle Kuntz joined WBD in 2010 as a credit analyst and has since earned promotions to loan officer and vice president. In his new role as Senior Vice President, he will oversee the loan officer team and lead the organization's sales efforts, while continuing to originate SBA 504 loan projects in northeast Wisconsin. Nick Drewsen, who joined WBD in 2007 as a credit analyst, has been appointed Senior Vice President and will continue to serve lenders across southern Wisconsin to originate 504 loan projects. Randy Kyle, who previously held the role of Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer from 2015 to 2020, has returned to that position and will oversee accounting, human resources, IT, administration, marketing, governance, and compliance.

  • Kyle Kuntz joined WBD in 2010 as a credit analyst.
  • Nick Drewsen joined WBD in 2007 as a credit analyst.
  • Randy Kyle previously held the role of Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer from 2015 to 2020.

The players

Kyle Kuntz

Promoted to Senior Vice President at WBD, where he will oversee the loan officer team and lead the organization's sales efforts.

Nick Drewsen

Appointed Senior Vice President at WBD, where he will continue to serve lenders across southern Wisconsin to originate SBA 504 loan projects.

Randy Kyle

Returned to the role of Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at WBD, where he will oversee key business functions.

Jason Monnett

President of WBD Inc.

WBD Inc.

A leading SBA Certified Development Company in the Midwest, providing small business financing for fixed assets.

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What they’re saying

“We have an incredibly experienced and talented team at WBD and our senior leadership team is a great example. Nick, Kyle and Randy all bring tremendous knowledge and expertise to their roles. They are passionate about our mission of serving small businesses and our lending partners throughout Wisconsin and Minnesota. Their leadership will serve us well in the new year and beyond.”

— Jason Monnett, President, WBD Inc. (wisbank.com)

What’s next

WBD will continue to work closely with local lenders across Wisconsin, Minnesota, and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan to provide small business financing for fixed assets, leveraging the expertise and leadership of its senior management team.

The takeaway

These promotions at WBD demonstrate the organization's commitment to strengthening its leadership and capabilities to better serve small businesses and lending partners in the Midwest region, positioning the company for continued growth and success in the years ahead.