Brenda Gratz is the VP Mortgage Area Manager for Sauk Valley Bank.  Brenda has been in the financial industry for over 35 years, with various roles such as: VP Mortgage Banking Manager and VP Residential Lender.  In her current role, she enjoys having the opportunity to help clients with the mortgage process.

Brenda graduated from Harvard High School, and has completed the Consumer Lending School through Illinois Bankers Association as well as the School for Compliance.  Brenda is a member of the Mary D Ayer Endowment Fund.  Previously, she was the treasurer of Harvard Community Education Foundation, Sunday school teacher for Trinity Lutheran Church, Harvard Community Radio, Harvard High School Volleyball coach, Harvard Volleyball Club, and Harvard Kiwanis.  When she isn’t working, Brenda enjoys driving a modified pulling tractor, volleyball and spending time with her kids and granddaughters.