Erickson Joins TMC, First Internet Bank Names Porter Vice President, OptimumBank Gets PLP 

February 20, 2025

Bob Coleman
Founder & Publisher

Movers & Shakers Thursday — Erickson Joins TMC, First Internet Bank Names Porter Vice President, OptimumBank Gets PLP 

Andrew Erickson Named Senior Vice President, Business Development Officer Servicing California’s Inland Empire

“We are excited to welcome Andrew to the team,” says Kurt Chambliss, EVP of Business Development at TMC Financing. “His industry knowledge, strong client relationships, and passion for helping small businesses thrive will be invaluable as we continue to serve the Inland Empire market.”

 “TMC Financing has a stellar reputation for supporting small business owners with affordable real estate financing. I’m thrilled to join this mission and help more businesses invest in their future,” says Andrew.

 Andrew will focus on helping business owners purchase, construct, or refinance commercial real estate using SBA 504 loans. 

Andrew holds a bachelor’s degree from Utah Valley University and a master’s degree in Real Estate Finance from the University of Utah. 

Austin Porter Joins First Internet Bank as Vice President, Business Development Officer

“Austin is an important addition,” says First Internet Bank Vice President, National SBA Sales Manager Mark Gibson. “His experience will help our small business partners access the capital they require for sustainable growth. It’s our goal at First Internet Bank to provide first-class customer service; his knowledge and passion for this role make him an ideal fit for our group.”

Porter notes, “It is exciting to be part of an exceptional SBA team with a strong national presence. I look forward to assisting our small business clients with tailored financial solutions, putting my experience to work and furthering their success.”

Austin received his B.S. in Finance from the University of Central Florida.

OptimumBank Receives PLP License

“Achieving Preferred Lender status is a significant milestone for OptimumBank. This designation demonstrates our deep commitment to helping small businesses grow and thrive,” said Tim Terry, CEO of Florida-based OptimumBank. “With this enhanced capability, we can expedite the financing process, enabling entrepreneurs to seize opportunities quickly and achieve their goals.”

“Everyone deserves access to financing that is right for their business. Our Preferred Lender status opens up more opportunities for us to meet borrowers where they are and provide financing solutions that truly fit their circumstances,” adds Moishe Gubin, Chairman of the Board of OptimumBank. “This achievement reflects our ongoing commitment to empowering business owners with the right tools to succeed.”

Chris Tomlinson, Senior Vice President and SBA Director at OptimumBank, says, “Our SBA lending team is dedicated to understanding each client’s individual goals and crafting lending solutions that align with their vision. The Preferred Lender status gives us the autonomy to approve SBA loans more efficiently, ensuring that small businesses can access the funding they need without unnecessary delays.”