Branch Manager - Kees Hiatt

Kees Hiatt

Detroit Branch Manager

Fulfilling his role as Branch Manager, Kees Hiatt brings a drive to R2 that looks to push the company forward.  In his own words he states, “If you’re not thirsty for something you won’t succeed. Complacency kills competitive drive.” Kees fills his daily routine by monitoring and tracking everyday operations of the office, training and advising new employees, being involved with daily operations such as customer and vendor relations, and making sales calls.

Kees joined the R2 team in October of 2010 looking to be part of a company that continues to move forward. Before coming to R2 he worked for PNC Bank as a Branch Manager. While at PNC he worked on outside sales focusing on small business acquisition as well as assisting in customer service.

It’s been said that Kees quite possibly holds the best communication and people skills in the R2 organization.  Having the ability to utilize these skills within the organization is one aspect Kees loves about R2, “There are so many open lines of communication at R2.  This fosters an environment where all great suggestions and ideas are processed and implemented.”  He graduated from Albion College with a degree in Economics and Management in 2001.  In addition, he holds the belief that to be successful you must constantly reinvent yourself and surround yourself with people who have the same vision.