Martha McLeod New CFO at First Bank of the Lake, Neal Kyber Joins CountyBank, Harvest Welcomes Rebecca Grant & Kevin McQuade

April 10, 2025

Bob Coleman
Founder & Publisher

Movers & Shakers — Martha McLeod New CFO at First Bank of the Lake, Neal Kyber Joins CountyBank, Harvest Welcomes Rebecca Grant & Kevin McQuade

Martha McLeod Named Executive Vice President, CFO of First Bank of the Lake 

“I am so proud Martha has joined our team. Martha brings a deep level of expertise in financial planning & analysis and accounting leadership, particularly with the areas of Private Label Banking (BaaS) and fintech partnerships,” says Jim Larrick, Prescient & CEO. “I am confident that Martha’s leadership and unique perspective will position us well for both continued leadership as a nationwide SBA lender and the successful launch of new fintech partnerships.”

Prior to joining First Bank of the Lake, McLeod served as Chief Financial Officer at MVB Bank for nearly two years, where she played a key leadership role in the bank’s financial and operational strategies to support long-term objectives.

McLeod holds a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration and accounting from the University of New Hampshire and a Master of Science degree in accounting from the University of Massachusetts, Boston. 

Neal Kyber Joins Countybank’s Small Business Lending Team in Simpsonville, SC

“Neal has a passion for empowering entrepreneurs to achieve their goals,” says Christopher A. Jackson, Senior Vice President and SBA Division Manager.  “He has extensive knowledge in commercial lending, credit structuring, and financial analysis that can help small businesses thrive.”   

Jackson said Kyber’s personal commitment to excellent client service will help small business owners and entrepreneurs navigate the complexities of federal SBA lending programs and make lasting, positive economic impacts on the community.  “Neal can align strategic business goals and SBA lending options with clients’ immediate and long-term needs,” concludes Jackson.  

Kyber joins Countybank with over 34 years of business banking experience.  In his role as SBA Business Development Officer in Simpsonville, Kyber will focus on small business lending, including business acquisitions and expansions, purchases of commercial real estate, leasehold improvements, and working capital for business owners. 

Kyber is a graduate of Clemson University and currently resides in the Five Forks area of Simpsonville with his wife, Cindy.  

Rebecca Grant Joins Harvest as Vice President Business Development Officer

Rebecca has been a leader in small and medium business lending for over 30 years, building a strong presence in the SBA marketplace nationwide while based in the Southeast. With an MBA in Entrepreneurship, she takes a thoughtful approach to business ownership, drawing from both professional expertise and personal experience.

Deeply committed to her Atlanta community, Rebecca has led high-profile fundraising efforts, volunteered with Habitat for Humanity, and supported various charitable organizations. A mother of three girls, she enjoys spending time with her family, singing in her church choir, and watching Shark Tank. She lives in Atlanta with her husband and their two King Charles Cavalier Spaniels.

Kevin McQuade Joins Harvest as Vice President Business Development Officer

Kevin E. McQuade is a seasoned expert in commercial real estate with decades of experience. He began his career as a broker, selling and leasing over 2 million square feet of office and industrial space nationwide. Shifting to finance, Kevin specialized in SBA 7A, SBA 504, and conventional loan programs at Lehman Brothers SBF, later expanding his expertise at JP Morgan Chase and in the credit union sector, closing over $500 million in loans for investment properties.

A recognized industry authority, Kevin has spoken at the NY Mortgage Brokers Association Financing Summit and serves on multiple real estate and economic development boards.

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