Tanya Power
Group Senior Vice President
Wintrust Business Credit

Tanya Power is an exceptionally talented operations manager. She has a unique ability to get the best out of her team members, ultimately achieving impressive results. Many operational functions can be transactional in nature, but Power’s management style makes employees take pride in their work, which, in turn, results in greater job satisfaction and talent retention.

Power can see the big picture while simultaneously diving into and understanding the nuances of short-term initiatives. In 2022, she effectively managed two separate operation teams for divisions within Wintrust Business Credit (asset-based lending and factoring), with both divisions experiencing tremendous growth throughout the year.
Power’s role was integral in supporting both teams’ growth. She developed specific hiring matrixes for each division and provided training resources for new and current employees. She also was at the forefront of implementing new policies, procedures and technologies that allow both operational teams to scale efficiently and effectively. Additionally, she spearheaded the evolution of the firm’s operations organizational structure, increasing performance by her teams, prioritizing customer needs and supporting employees by providing them with a direct path to advancement.

Over the last decade, Power has managed Wintrust Business Credit’s operations through 500% growth while playing a vital role in starting the firm’s factoring division. She has also increased her staff by 400% and guided the group through three significant transitions of operational software.

“Tanya has been an MVP on our team for a decade,” Bob Shanahan, president of Wintrust Business Credit, says. “She is passionate about her work and the people she manages. On behalf of the entire Wintrust Business Credit team, we are extremely grateful to have Tanya with us and excited to see how she will continue to drive our business forward.”