Who is TEAM Financial Group?

Tim Maczka, President and CEO
Tim is one of the original founders of Team Financial Group, Inc.   He has over 30 years of financial services experience with the former Old Kent Financial Corporation and Team Financial.   At Team Financial, he oversees all phases of the company with a focus toward funding, portfolio risk management, underwriting and collections.   Tim holds a B.S. Degree in Finance from Central Michigan University.   Tim enjoys almost all sports as both a spectator and participant.   He and his wife, Nan, also enjoy visiting their three grown children.

Joe Smaby, Vice President of Sales and Marketing
Joe has over 20 years of sales and management experience in the financial services industry. Prior to founding Team Financial Group, Inc., he spent 14 years with the former Old Kent Financial Corporation.   During his career at Old Kent, Joe served in regional sales and management positions within the retail environment.   At Team Financial, he oversees all sales and marketing efforts with a focus on Midwest based vendors and bank alliances for small to mid ticket financing and leasing.   Joe holds a B.S. Degree in Finance from Central Michigan University.   Joe and his wife, Laurie, have been blessed with three young children.

Mike Schmidt, Credit Administrator
Mike joined Team Financial Group in 2007 after 27 years in the consumer finance business, with the most recent 21 years with Old Kent/Fifth Third Bank.   During his most recent years with Fifth Third Mike was the Credit Manager of one of the two consumer collection centers for Fifth Third.   At Team Financial Mike is involved in credit administration, collections, and other areas as needed.   Mike received his B.A. from Olivet College.   Mike and his wife, Diane, stay busy keeping up with the activities of their eight children.  

Tony Savickas, Underwriting Specialist
Tony came to TFG in 2004 after working as a Project Manager for Siemens Dematic.   Tony has a Bachelor of Business Administration from Grand Valley State University where he double majored in Marketing and Finance.   At Team Financial, Tony is involved in client relations, inside sales, IT and underwriting.   He also serves as the Team Financial marketing assistant.   Tony enjoys golfing, hunting, triathlons, and any other activity that can keep him outdoors.   Tony and his wife, Lindsey have a beautiful little girl, Audrey.

Tanya Schulz, Accounting Manager
Prior to joining Team Financial Group in 2002, Tanya gained financial services experience while working three years for Old Kent Financial Corporation.   Her responsibilities at Team Financial include; accounting, documentation, HR, customer relations, and generally keeping Tim, Joe, Mike and Tony in line.   Tanya received her Bachelors Degree of Business in Accounting from Davenport University.   Tanya's attention to detail and efficiency has been critical to the success of Team Financial.   Tanya and her husband, Adam, have a one year old son, Clark, who keeps them very busy.

Kara Wildern, Operations Manager
Kara came to Team Financial Group in 2007 after working several years in Accounts Payable at Padnos Metal and Iron Company.   She has a Bachelor Degree in Accounting from Hope College. Kara’s roles at Team Financial Group include; accounts payable, accounts receivables, invoicing and customer service.   Outside of Team Financial Kara enjoys snow skiing with her husband Chad.

Carol Berry, Collection Specialist
Prior to joining Team Financial Group in 2006, Carol gained collecting experience from being the District Manager at Grand Video for 5 years and also working 8 years at a local insurance broker.   Her responsibilities at Team Financial include; customer service, collections, and being able to pinch a nickel from a penny.   Carol received her Associates Degree in Business from Grand Rapids Community College.   Carol and her husband, Scott, have three beautiful girls.