Lexicon Launches SBA Division — Vahsholtz, Atkinson, and Cavalieri Join Leadership Team

September 4, 2025

Bob Coleman
Founder & Publisher

Lexicon Launches SBA Division — Vahsholtz, Atkinson, and Cavalieri Join Leadership Team

Lexicon Bank Launches Government-Guaranteed Lending Division

Lexicon Bank, Southern Nevada’s community-focused financial institution, has launched a new SBA Division to expand its reach in government-guaranteed lending.

“This expansion reflects our commitment to community-first banking,” says Stacy Watkins, President & CEO of Lexicon Bank. “With Tony and Tracy leading the charge, Lexicon’s SBA Division brings partnership, innovation, and opportunity to small businesses in Southern Nevada and across the nation. When our communities do well, we all do well.”

The new division will harness the full power of SBA and USDA programs, alongside conventional lending products, to deliver flexible capital solutions for small businesses. Entrepreneurs in Southern Nevada and beyond will now have greater access to loans for business acquisitions, expansions, equipment purchases, working capital, and commercial real estate.

Watkins emphasized that the move is not only about delivering loans but about reinforcing Lexicon’s role as a trusted partner to local businesses. Founded in 2019, the bank has grown by creating strong relationships with entrepreneurs and business leaders.

Tony Vahsholtz Joins Lexicon Bank as SBA Director

Lexicon Bank has tapped Tony Vahsholtz as Senior Vice President, Director of the SBA Division. Vahsholtz arrives at Lexicon with decades of SBA leadership under his belt. He’s built and led top-performing lending teams, launched successful SBA programs across the country, and now he’s positioned to fuel the bank’s new SBA Division. His expertise will be critical in deepening Lexicon’s support for small businesses at a time when access to capital has never been more important.

Tracy Atkinson to Lead SBA Credit & Operations

Tracy Atkinson has been named Vice President, SBA Credit & Operations Director. With more than two decades of experience in SBA credit administration and operational excellence, Tracy will play a pivotal role in strengthening Lexicon’s SBA backbone — enhancing processes, supporting their lending team, and ensuring exceptional service to their small business clients. Her proven ability to drive efficiency, elevate infrastructure, and champion client success makes her a powerful addition to the team.

“Small businesses deserve access to capital without unnecessary red tape,” Atkinson says. “At Lexicon, we’re building a credit and operations platform that delivers both speed and certainty.”

Anna Cavalieri Appointed SVP, Market Executive for Commercial Banking

Lexicon Bank has also strengthened its leadership bench with the appointment of Anna Cavalieri as Senior Vice President, Market Executive, Commercial Banking. Cavalieri, a 20-year banking veteran, joins from Bank of America, where she served as Nevada Market Executive. Her background includes leadership roles at Wells Fargo and deep involvement in the Southern Nevada community.

“Anna is an exceptional leader and a well-regarded banking professional,” Watkins says. “Her experience, market insight, and commitment to client success make her the ideal leader for our commercial banking and treasury management groups.”

Cavalieri will oversee relationship management, expand Lexicon’s C&I Lending Group, and accelerate growth in Treasury Management.

“Lexicon is redefining what community banking looks like,” Cavalieri says. “I’m honored to join a team that is committed to both growth and community impact.”