Paul Berg grew up in St. Paul, attended Saint Thomas Academy for high school, received a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Colorado – Boulder Leed’s School of Business and a Master’s of Science degree in Real Estate Appraisal & Investment Analysis from the University of Wisconsin – Madison. He is currently a Commercial Lender and Vice President at Sunrise Banks. He has worked in the commercial real estate sector for over 35 years as a financier, developer, investor and property manager, with both institutional and entrepreneurial entities. Paul mostly works on commercial real estate lending, including construction loans. He enjoys interacting with customers and the feeling of accomplishment that comes with putting complex transactions together.

Jeffrey Vranicar is a Vice President and Commercial Loan Officer at Sunrise Banks, bringing 24 years of experience in commercial real estate financing. He holds an MBA with an emphasis in Finance from Hamline University and a Bachelor of Science in Economics and Finance from the University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire. Jeffrey enjoys structuring deals that balance risk and opportunity, using analysis, negotiation, and creativity to create financing solutions that serve both the customer and the Bank. Outside of work, he devotes most of his time to his wife and their three young children, volunteers at his church, serves on the North Loop Neighborhood Association, and is a passionate fan of the local sports teams.

For the past 20 years, Andrew has specialized in helping investors, developers, and business owners structure financing that supports their growth and long-term objectives. His expertise spans acquisition, construction, and refinance loans across a wide array of asset classes—including multifamily, retail, office, industrial and mixed-use properties. He prides himself on adeptly managing the expectations of all parties throughout the lending process to ensure timeliness and certainty of execution. In his spare time, Andrew enjoys traveling, live music, theater, art, and supporting his local sports teams.

Jeff Butcher is a Vice President and Commercial Loan Officer at Sunrise Banks, bringing 17 years of banking experience and an MBA in Finance and Accounting. He specializes in working with commercial and industrial (C&I) customers, taking the time to understand their businesses and helping them leverage the bank as a strategic partner. Jeff enjoys meeting clients, building lasting relationships, and hearing the stories behind how they started and grew their businesses.

Andy Carlson is a Senior Commercial Loan Officer at Sunrise Banks with 18 years of experience in commercial banking, specializing in Net Zero Lending and a wide range of financing solutions including renewable energy and energy-efficiency project financing, green building financing, C-PACE financing, electric vehicle financing, commercial real estate and investment property loans, business expansion capital, SBA loans, operating lines of credit, equipment financing, owner-occupied property loans, and refinancing. He is driven by a passion for helping business owners achieve their goals—often through creative approaches that other banks can’t offer.

Andrew Krough brings more than nine years of experience in commercial financing. With a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and a major in Financial Management from the University of St. Thomas, he specializes in commercial real estate acquisition, construction, and renovation. Andrew is passionate about helping clients structure financing that brings their projects to life and enjoys seeing the tangible impact of these developments in the community. Outside of work, he’s a proud four-time Beer League hockey champion.

Damon Sehr is Market President at Sunrise Banks in Sioux Falls, having joined the organization in March 2024. Prior to this role, he served as a Small Business Sales Manager for U.S. Bank, where he led a team of 12 business bankers across 40 branches throughout North and South Dakota. Damon recently completed a six-year term as Board President for the Furniture Mission of South Dakota, , and volunteers with SCORE and Junior Achievement. Damon’s leadership in finance includes working closely with organizations to build purposeful, mission-aligned partnerships.