Hi, I'm Anthony Manuel
Anthony Manuel is a lifelong resident of Lake County who understands banking, compliance, and financial accountability — not in theory, but in practice.
With more than 25 years of banking and finance experience and an MBA from Indiana University, I am prepared to bring disciplined, transparent, and modern financial management to the Lake County Treasurer’s Office.
Education & Experience
Education
- Master of Business Administration (MBA) Indiana University
- Bachelor of Science in Organization Management – Magna Cum Laude Calumet College of St. Joseph
Core Areas of Expertise
- Retail and Commercial Banking Operations
- Federal Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management
- Federal Banking Regulations & Audit Preparedness
- Financial Analysis & Portfolio Management
- Organizational Leadership & Talent Development
- Process Improvement & Operational Efficiency
- Strategic Planning & Execution
Experience
- Senior Banking Executive +25 Years of Progressive Leadership Experience, Forbes Top 100 Financial Institutions
- Accomplished financial services leader with over 25 years of experience in retail and commercial banking within nationally recognized, Forbes Top 100 financial institutions. Proven track record of driving operational excellence, regulatory compliance, revenue growth, and strategic leadership across diverse banking environments
Why Leadership + Experience Matters
The science of compliance, financial controls, and fiduciary responsibility has shaped my 25+ year career in banking.
The Treasurer’s Office is not a political training ground — it is a financial management position that requires experience, discipline, and integrity.
Lake County deserves leadership prepared on day one.
My Platform
PRIORITY 1
Taxpayer Advocacy
Every tax dollar collected represents someone’s hard work.
- Strengthen internal financial controls
- Maintain strict compliance standards
- Safeguard public funds through disciplined oversight
PRIORITY 2
Modernization & Efficiency
Efficiency saves time and money.
- Reduce/eliminate payment processing fees
- Modernize treasury management systems
- Implement best practices from the banking and finance industries
PRIORITY 3
Community Engagement
The Treasurer’s Office should serve every resident with dignity and professionalism.
- Community Satellite offices with expanded availability on weekends
- Promote community stability, through financial literacy and public/private partnerships
- Lake County Treasurer Internship Program
PRIORITY 4
Increase Transparency
Taxpayers deserve clear, accessible, and timely information.
- Modernize communication tools
- Promote open, accountable municipal government operations
- Improve public access to financial reporting
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