Services for Churches - Loan Services
Meet Our Loan Officers
Our talented staff is one of our greatest assets. Foundation loan officers consult exclusively with United Methodist churches and together have more than 55 years of experience tailoring financing to meet church needs. Contact them via email or by calling toll-free 1-800-933-5502.
David McCaskill - Senior Vice President of Loans
A solid background in financial management allows David McCaskill to effectively oversee the Texas Methodist Foundation’s loan operations and stewardship services departments, with the assistance of highly skilled staff.
“Our mission is to help churches as much as possible as they work through the loan process, especially in determining safe debt limits, whether the loan is ultimately made through the Foundation or another financial institution,” McCaskill said. “I find the consulting aspect of my job here to be very rewarding.”
Before joining the Texas Methodist Foundation, McCaskill honed his skills working in the banking industry. He supervised the operations of five Bank of America (formerly NationsBank) branches in the Austin area, managing 100 staff members and overseeing more than $300 million in assets. McCaskill served as President of First National Bank of Georgetown prior to his move to Bank of America. He entered the banking field as a national bank examiner employed by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency.
As a graduate of Texas A&M University, McCaskill earned a bachelor’s degree in finance in 1978.
Robert Hoppe - Vice President of Loans and Real Estate
As Vice President of Loans and Real Estate, Robert Hoppe has consulted with United Methodist churches throughout the state to determine safe debt limits and loan capacities for more than 20 years. He partners with members of the Foundation’s Stewardship Services staff to develop strategies that combine fundraising with financial planning as a sound basis for construction projects and land purchases. Hoppe also oversees the asset management and real estate holdings of the Foundation. An active member of his local United Methodist church, Hoppe recently served as chair of the board of trustees and served on his congregation’s finance committee.
Prior to joining the Foundation in 1989, Hoppe worked independently in the commercial property management, oil and gas, and insurance industries. His previous experience as a small-business owner aids him in understanding the unique borrowing issues United Methodist churches and charitable institutions must consider as they plan for future ministry.
Hoppe earned his Bachelor of Science in Finance from the University of Texas at Arlington. He is also a licensed real estate broker.
Carol Nelson - Assistant Vice President of Loans
Carol Nelson’s 16-year career with the Texas Methodist Foundation has been dedicated to assisting United Methodist churches and agencies as they expand and grow Christian ministries. Her primary focus in her current position is communicating with churches to determine loan needs and set safe debt guidelines. She also works with churches to resolve financial challenges they face. Additionally, Carol oversees staff responsible for producing loan documents, loan closing, paying and monitoring draws, and tracking insurance.
“It’s exciting to see a church I’ve been working with come full circle and pay off a loan to purchase land or construct a building. Knowing I can contribute to make that happen is a very rewarding part of my work,” Nelson remarked.
Prior to joining the Foundation, Nelson worked in the banking industry, specifically in lending. As Construction Loan Manager for the Foundation, her background in lending was instrumental in developing the construction loan draw program still in use today.
Expanding Ministry through Loans