Gulf Coast Small Business Lending Announces Hiring of Cathie Hendrix

Gulf Coast Small Business Lending Announces Hiring of Cathie Hendrix


From divisional headquarters in DALLAS, TX, April 3rd, 2024 –


Gulf Coast Small Business Lending (GCSBL) announced today that it has hired Cathie Hendrix as Senior Vice President – Business Development Officer in Oregon.

“Cathie is a fantastic addition to our Gulf Coast Small Business Lending team. Gulf Coast Small Business Lending has been, and remains, bullish about SBA lending. We look forward to combining Cathie’s extensive SBA experience with our exceptional product delivery as we continue to partner with small businesses across the United States to meet their unique needs for financing.” said Nimi Natan, President & CEO of Gulf Coast Small Business Lending. Mike Pierson, EVP – National Sales Manager, added “I have worked with Cathie in the past and I’m thrilled to now welcome her into the fold here at Gulf Coast Small Business Lending. I am fully confident that she will make an immediate and positive impact.”

Cathie Hendrix brings over 26 years of SBA lending experience to her new role at Gulf Coast Small Business Lending. Cathie lends nationwide from her office in Oregon and can be reached directly at (541) 227-2337 (office), (541) 613-9724 (mobile), or CathieHendrix@GulfBank.com. A complete bio is available in the “Our People” section of our website (www.gulfcoastsba.com).

About Gulf Coast Small Business Lending

Gulf Coast Small Business Lending is a Nationwide SBA Preferred Lender offering SBA 7(a) and USDA B&I loans to small businesses across a wide variety of industries. Gulf Coast Small Business Lending was formed in 2018 when Gulf Coast Bank & Trust acquired Dallas-based CapitalSpring SBLC and consolidated all of its SBA lending activity in the Dallas headquarters. Gulf Coast Small Business Lending now services a portfolio of approximately $300. For more information about Gulf Coast SBA Lending, please visit gulfcoastsba.com or engage on LinkedIn at Gulf Coast Small Business Lending.

About Gulf Coast Bank & Trust Company

Louisiana-based Gulf Coast Bank & Trust Company was founded in 1883 and is a fixture in the Southern Gulf Coast business community. With over $3 billion in assets, the bank serves its business and personal banking clients through its branches, loan production offices, trust and investment offices, and business credit offices. For more information about Gulf Coast Bank & Trust Company, please visit GULFBANK.COM or call 1.800.223.2060.