First Internet Bank announced Maris Kancs has been promoted to Vice President, Commercial Real Estate Relationship Manager. In this new role, Kancs will develop, manage and service a national portfolio of commercial lending clients under the leadership of Senior Vice President Michael E. Lewis.

"Maris has made significant contributions to the ongoing success of the commercial real estate team,” said Lewis. "He brings tremendous energy, commitment and product knowledge to this new role, and I am certain he will serve our clients well.”

Kancs has more than 10 years of commercial real estate lending experience. He joined First Internet Bank in 2013 as a Senior Portfolio Manager. Previously, Kancs served as a primary analyst and portfolio manager for middle-market commercial real estate transactions at BMO Harris Bank.

"I’m excited for this opportunity to help our commercial real estate clients identify the financing solutions that will best meet their needs,” said Mr. Kancs. "Leveraging my previous experience in an expanded capacity enables me to continue providing support throughout the entire relationship.”

 Kancs earned his bachelor’s degree in Finance-Real Estate and Operations Management from Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business and is active in his local community.