Here To Help You Drive Change

Partnering With Community Banks Nationwide Since 1998

Our Philosophy

We believe in people

People often think of an organization’s assets in terms of cash, inventory, buildings, equipment, and other tangible assets. However, probably the most important asset can make or break the success of today’s businesses. We’re talking about people. The company's employees. After all, they are the ones that produce value to their customers and drive profitability.

We firmly believe that retaining excellent human talent has a huge effect on the company's innovative capacities and long-term financial growth. This is where PCI Performance Management works to elevate your organizations human talent and align it with your long-term strategy.

PCI's Team

Industry Experts

PCI President & CEO

Loren Prairie

With over 40 years of comprehensive expertise spanning all facets of bank operations, Loren excels in optimizing operations workflow, enhancing efficiency, and addressing strategic planning and staffing challenges. His robust skill set includes:

  • Strategic Planning

  • Board of Directors Training

  • Succession Planning

  • Executive Coaching

  • Operations Workflow Review

  • Staff Modeling

  • Organizational Review

Loren brings a wealth of experience to effectively navigate complex organizational issues and deliver tailored solutions that drive sustainable growth and operational excellence.

PCI Senior Credit & Risk Consultant

Tod Ellis

With over 40 years in the banking industry, Tod is a seasoned veteran who has held key roles in both community and multi-state holding companies. His expertise spans across Commercial, Consumer, and Mortgage lending departments, where he has excelled in:

  • Loan Review

  • Loan Policy Development

  • Credit Management

  • Risk Rating

  • CECL Calculations

Tod's deep industry knowledge and leadership experience empower him to provide strategic insights and solutions that drive lending excellence and mitigate risks effectively.

PCI Architect & Instructor – Executive Education

Valerie Overby

Valerie supports the development of PCI’s executive education programs and recorded content, bringing a systems-level perspective to leadership, strategy, and organizational coherence. Her role focuses on synthesis, strategic perspective, and long-range framing of PCI's intellectual architecture.

  • Infrastructure Management

  • Education R&D

  • Marketing & Social

  • Video Production

  • Content Generation