Coleman Movers & Shakers – Manny Flores, Brent Ciurlino, Melanie Brown
November 8, 2018
By Bob Coleman
Editor, Colemans Movers & Shakers
Coleman Movers & Shakers – Manny Flores, Brent Ciurlino, Melanie Brown
Former Chicago Alderman Manny Flores Appointed President & CEO of SomerCor
“Manny offers a transformative vision for SomerCor that promises to build our bench strength in SBA 504 lending and expand our reach to more small business owners from more walks of life—particularly women, minority and veteran owned businesses,” says Margy Sweeney, a member of the executive committee of the SomerCor board of directors. “We are happy to enrich our partnerships with the Midwest banking and credit union communities by bringing someone with Manny’s depth of experience as a financial services professional, attorney, public servant and lifelong advocate for entrepreneurs.”
“I am honored and humbled to have been selected by my fellow board members to lead SomerCor. Our team is committed to building on our long track record of success, because we know our continued focus on achieving operational excellence, creating an engaging and best-in-class experience for borrowers and customers, and providing exceptional support and service to our lending partners will grow SomerCor’s reach and impact,” says Manny. “SomerCor is a mission-oriented, social impact enterprise that is poised for an exciting new chapter of growth as a leading, national CDC.”
Flores is also active in social engagement and philanthropy; he sits on the board of trustees of Dominican University, is a member of the boards of directors of ChildServ and the Environmental Law and Policy Center, and is a member of the Advocate Aurora Health care governance council. Flores earned a bachelor of arts in political science from Dominican University, and a juris doctor from The George Washington University Law School in Washington, D.C.
Brent Ciurlino Appointed to the Board at Patriot Bank
“As a banking executive and former federal regulator overseeing small business loan programs, Brent brings substantial expertise and value that will benefit Patriot Bank, its customers and its shareholders,” says Patriot Chairman and CEO Michael Carrazza. “As we build our small business lending portfolio and look ahead to the goals we have set, Brent’s active involvement will bring a heightened dimension of operational, regulatory and risk management oversight. We are thrilled to have him aboard.”
“It is very exciting to become a part of Patriot’s dynamic and talented team, particularly in the areas of SBA lending and enterprise risk management,” says Brent. “I’m delighted to actively contribute to Patriot’s successful growth, diversification and expansion of its small business lending capabilities. I look forward to working with my colleagues on the board and with the senior management team.”
Ciurlino has an extensive background and expertise in credit and risk management, serving in both the private and public sectors. In some of his previous roles, he served as Director of the Office of Credit Risk Management for the SBA. He was also responsible for the Western Region of the FDIC Branch of Franchise and Asset Services and served as designated voting member of the Regional Credit, Strategic Bank Resolution and Bank Oversight Committees.
Currently, Ciurlino leads a specialized risk management and regulatory practice at Ivorhill Financial Advisors in Washington, D.C.
Ciurlino is a graduate of the University of Maine with a B.S. degree and earned his M.S. degree in Economics and Finance from Washington State University.
Melanie Brown Joins Seacoast Commerce Bank as SBA SVP BDO in Atlanta
Seacoast Commerce Bank announces appointment of Melanie Brown as Senior Vice President and SBA Business Development Officer for the Atlanta office.
“Melanie is an outstanding addition to our SBA Team. She brings her skills, expertise and quarterback approach to helping our small business clients pursue their dreams of growing their businesses and owning their facilities. We are very excited to have her deep and varied experience as we look to expand our business in Georgia and adjacent states in the Southeast and are confident that she will continue to build on her track record of success,” says Don Mercer, Executive Vice President, SBA National Sales Manager.
Brown, who will be in the Atlanta office, will assist in the acquisition, development and refinancing of commercial real estate properties for small businesses. She is a graduate of the University of Georgia and comes to Seacoast with over 30 years of banking experience. Brown began her career in 1987 with both community based and national lenders, transitioning to SBA-specific lending in 1995. Throughout her banking career, she has established and managed 3 SBA departments, funding over $200 million in small business loans.
Upcoming SBA Lending Professional Industry Events
Restaurant Finance & Development Conference, November 12-14, Las Vegas
11th Annual Secondary Market Summit, December 4, Washington D.C.
National Rural Lenders Roundtable, December 5, Washington D.C.
Coleman Certified 2019 SBA 7(a) Loan Closer Training, February 5, 2019, Marina Del Rey
NADCO University, February 25-28, 2019, San Diego
Southeastern Small Business Lenders Conference 2019, March 13, 2019, Asheville
America West Small Business Lending Summit 2019, June 11, 2019, Rancho Mirage Registration Opens November 5
America East Small Business Lending Conference 2019, August 14, 2019, Mashantucket
Music City Small Business Lenders Conference, August 28-29, 2019, Nashville
FLAGGL Small Business Lenders Conference, September 8, 2019, Orlando