Community Bankers

David is currently serving as Senior Vice President and Utah Market President for Hillcrest Bank. In this role, David is responsible for leading the commercial banking efforts in Utah which includes business development, brand awareness and relationship management of Middle Market companies. This includes working with all industry types, including not for profits and helping advise them on operational efficiencies through our comprehensive treasury management platform, senior debt structures, participations and growth strategies.

Prior to joining Hillcrest Bank, David spent 13 years with SunTrust and led the Commercial Banking team in Central Florida. There, David and his team were responsible for managing one of the bank’s largest portfolios and was very active in one of the banks legacy markets. At SunTrust, David and his team worked with privately held companies on transition planning, increasing shareholder value and leveraging the banks universal banking platform which included investment banking and leveraged finance capabilities.

In the community, David is currently serving on committees for MountainWest Capital Network, EDC Utah, Utah Black Chamber, United Way of Salt Lake City and current member of Leadership Utah. David received his Bachelor Degree in Political Science – Pre-Law from the University of Central Florida.

Colette Lentsch serves as Vice President, Community Banking Leader in Idaho. Colette is excited to bring her 15+ years of relationship based, business banking experience with the Boise community to Hillcrest Bank as they continue to grow their vision and impact in Treasure Valley. She has spent her entire professional career in the financial services industry, focused on Treasure Valley. While attending Boise State University, Colette discovered her passion for giving back to the community. This led her to be involved in several organizations from Rake Up Boise, serving as co-chair for Women’s Business Forums, being a guardian ad litem for Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA), and serving on the Junior Achievement Board, as well as supporting other local community organizations.

Colette has also been recognized as one of Idaho Business Review’s Accomplished Under 40 (2019) and Idaho Business Review’s Women of the Year Honorees (2021).

Colette enjoys exploring Idaho with her family, staying active in the community and is always competing in various fitness competitions.