Western Commerce Bank Named Coleman SBA Rural Lender of the Year
February 5, 2026 Bob ColemanFounder & Publisher Western Commerce Bank Named Coleman SBA Rural Lender of the Year Western Commerce Bank was founded in 1961 and has been an active SBA Lender for many years. The Bank Closed 27 loans thru the New Mexico District office in New Mexico for over $11 million for FYE…
Read MorePlains State Bank Named Coleman Community Bank Lender of the Year
February 5, 2026 Bob ColemanFounder & Publisher Plains State Bank Named Coleman Community Bank Lender of the Year Plains State Bank is recognized for its commitment to relationship-driven small business banking and locally made lending decisions across Texas. Founded in 1957, the bank has built a long-standing reputation for personalized service, community stewardship, and delivering…
Read MoreBanks Unleashed: The New Era of Growth, M&A, and Regulatory Reset — 2/10
After a full year of nominations, policy changes, and executive orders, the Trump Administration has dramatically reset the regulatory landscape for banks. Banks are enjoying strong earnings, increasing margins, and lower compliance costs. A new M&A boom is underway and regulatory approval timelines have been slashed in half. Bank stocks are outperforming the broader market.…
Read MoreKay Anderson Receives Coleman SBA Lender Legacy Award
February 4, 2026 Bob ColemanFounder & Publisher Kay Anderson Receives Coleman SBA Lender Legacy Award Kay Anderson has been honored with the Coleman SBA Lender Legacy Award in recognition of a remarkable career that has helped shape the modern SBA lending industry. After early work at Temecula Valley Bank, Kay took a pivotal leap of…
Read MoreGeorge Taylor Receives Coleman SBA Lender Legacy Award
February 4, 2026 Bob ColemanFounder & Publisher George Taylor Receives Coleman SBA Lender Legacy Award George Taylor is recognized with the Coleman SBA Lender Legacy Award for a career spanning nearly five decades of extraordinary leadership, credit expertise, and unwavering commitment to small business growth. Beginning his banking career in 1977, George built a foundation…
Read MoreAshish Abraham Receives Coleman Spirit of SBA Lending Award
February 4, 2026 Bob ColemanFounder & Publisher Ashish Abraham Receives Coleman Spirit of SBA Lending Award Ashish Abraham brings over 20 years of experience in SBA financing, including several years as an SBA underwriter where he analyzed and structured a wide range of loan transactions. In 2025, he transitioned into a sales role at First…
Read MoreShay Kleinschmidt Named Coleman SBA Franchise Lender Professional of the Year
February 4, 2026 Bob ColemanFounder & Publisher Shay Kleinschmidt Named Coleman SBA Franchise Lender Professional of the Year Shay Kleinschmidt is recognized as SBA Franchise Lender Professional of the Year for her leadership at FranFund, one of the nation’s most respected franchise financing platforms and Entrepreneur Magazine’s #1 Franchise Funding Supplier. Under her guidance, FranFund…
Read MoreLance Sexton Named Coleman SBA Portfolio Manager of the Year
February 4, 2026 Bob ColemanFounder & Publisher Lance Sexton Named Coleman SBA Portfolio Manager of the Year Lance Sexton is recognized as SBA Portfolio Manager of the Year for his exceptional stewardship of a $320 million and growing SBA portfolio and his decades-long leadership across the full lifecycle of SBA lending—from origination and servicing to…
Read MoreDon Jackson Named Coleman SBA Credit Union Executive of the Year
February 4, 2026 Bob ColemanFounder & Publisher Don Jackson Named Coleman SBA Credit Union Executive of the Year In 2025, Don Jackson distinguished himself through exceptional leadership, strategic vision, and unwavering commitment to expanding small business access to capital. As Senior Vice President of SBA Lending, Don drove strong portfolio growth while maintaining disciplined credit…
Read MoreJennifer Davis Named Coleman SBA 504 Sales Executive of the Year
February 4, 2026 Bob ColemanFounder & Publisher Jennifer Davis Named Coleman SBA 504 Sales Executive of the Year Jennifer Davis, Senior Vice President of Business Development, is a transformative leader in SBA lending with nearly 40 years of experience empowering entrepreneurs. In FY25, she originated 47 SBA 504 loans, supporting more than $255 million in…
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