Whether you’re a brand-new entrepreneur or the proud proprietor of an established business, we’re here to assist with accessible loan options and smart financial products.
Have questions? Want to schedule an appointment? E-mail Mary Lundeen or Dean Fries, who serves the Duluth area, or Karla Miller, who serves Cloquet, Aitkin and McGregor.
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A Duluth native and St. Scholastica grad, Mary is a veteran financial services professional, with over 30 years in the business. For the past 20, she has specialized in working with business clients of all sizes and across industries. Mary joined the MCCU team in 2011, putting her high energy and positive attitude to work for businesses in the Duluth area.
"It's gratifying to be able to provide the tools for success to business owners," says Mary. "In business services, I get to play an integral role in creating jobs for our region." Mary spends her weekends golfing, working out, spending time with family and friends, and volunteering. |
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Mary Lundeen |
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Karla grew up in the southern part of Minnesota, earning a degree in accounting from Minnesota State University in Mankato. About 10 years ago, she became a business services lender, melding her love for numbers with her knack for relationship-building. It's a position she finds rewarding.
"Businesses bring a vitality to our local economy and further contribute to the community through taxes, payroll and other expenditures," says Karla. "Financing makes a new business start-up or existing business expansion possible and it's gratifying to see an idea become a reality." On weekends, you'll find Karla skijouring with her sometimes reluctant dog, Jazz; or home with her husband and a house full of grandchildren, her dog Buddy, her cats Norman Bates and Mattie, her turtle Tucker and a "zillion or so" guppies.
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Karla Miller |
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A passionate hunter and outdoorsman, Dean was drawn to his profession 27 years ago because he wanted to live in a smaller community, and he knew even the smallest communities would need business services and lending professionals. In the (many) years since, Dean has aided hundreds of entrepreneurs in launching and growing their dreams.
"In the past 27 years, I have learned a lot about how creative and innovative business owners are," says Dean. "They are truly the risk takers and it's been fun to see how they turn ideas into success, prosperity and jobs." A breeder of Gordon setters, Dean spends his free time training and hunting the spirited bird dogs with his wife and four children.
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Dean Fries |
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