Lendistry SBLC’s Tammy deClercq was Selected as a Founding Member of SBA’s Small Business Lending Advisory Council

January 2, 2024

Delaney Sexton
Contributing Editor

Lendistry SBLC’s Tammy deClercq was Selected as a Founding Member of SBA’s Small Business Lending Advisory Council

“The whole team at Lendistry couldn’t be prouder of Tammy for this appointment,” says Everett K. Sands, CEO of Lendistry. “So many of the milestones Lendistry SBLC has achieved in the past two years are due to her creativity, dedication, and expertise. I’m confident she’ll be a strong and valuable advocate for the needs of today’s small business borrowers on the council.”

As a founding member, deClercq will support the council’s mission to assist the SBA Administrator in expanding access to capital for small businesses, particularly those in underserved communities. The council’s work will include creating and improving SBA programs and services to make it easier for lenders to help businesses get funded. With fellow council members, deClercq will also provide insights to the Administrator on key issues affecting small business owners and lenders.

“Being appointed to the Small Business Lending Advisory Council is an incredible honor and an opportunity to make a meaningful impact. I’m passionate about supporting small businesses and ensuring they have the tools and resources needed to thrive,” says deClercq. “Through collaboration and innovation, I look forward to helping shape policies and strategies that drive growth, foster economic inclusion, assist the industry in staying ahead of trends and create lasting opportunities for entrepreneurs across our communities. I’m excited to contribute to shaping policies that empower entrepreneurs and strengthen our economic future.”

Other members of the Council include:
Paul Brown, Managing Partner, Michigan eLab Investment Co.
Sheryl Cameron, Executive Director SBA Solutions, JPMorgan Chase
Kevin Carey, Interim President and CEO, American Hotel and Lodging Association
Ellis Carr, President and CEO, CDC Small Business Finance
Jill Castilla, President and CEO, Citizens Bank of Edmond
Tammy deClercq, COO Head of Operations SBA, Lendistry SBLC
Jeff Dick, Chairman and CEO, MainStreet Bank (VA)
Nicole Dilts, VP of Commercial Solutions, Michigan State University Federal Credit Union
Maggie Ference, SVP Small Business and SBA Director, Huntington National Bank
Jeff Hansel, 1st VP, Rockland Trust Company
Amy Hereford, President and CEO, LiftFund Inc.
Ernest Hunter, CEO, Frenchy’s
Duane Lewis, Interim Co-CEO, Black Business Investment Fund Inc.
Deborah Partin, SVP of Lending, Rural Enterprises of Oklahoma, Inc.
Amy Patel, EVP Head of Commercial Distribution, TD Bank
Giovanna Piovanetti, Executive President, Corporacion para el Financiamiento Empresarial del Comercio y De Las Comunidades
Lane Rhodes, VP Senior Loan Officer, Live Oak Bank
Mark Robertson, President and CEO, PCR Small Business Development Corporation
April Schneider, Head of Small and Business Banking, Wells Fargo