Movers & Shakers: Brett Bawden, Mark Davis, & Tyler Hegemann

March 5, 2026

Bob Coleman
Founder & Publisher

Movers & Shakers: Brett Bawden, Mark Davis, & Tyler Hegemann

Truliant Appoints Brett Bawden as SBA Officer for Western U.S.

“Truliant has one of the strongest SBA 7(a) lending platforms in the country, especially for business acquisition,” Bawden says. “The opportunity to expand that reach across the western U.S. is tremendous, and I’m excited to contribute to the team’s continued growth.”

Truliant Federal Credit Union, the leading credit union in the SBA 7(a) program by dollar volume in 2025, today announced the hiring of Brett Bawden as Small Business Administration Business Development Officer.

Bawden will bolster Truliant’s SBA footprint across the western United States, furthering its position as a premier partner for small business financing, especially in business acquisitions and real estate. He will connect small businesses with SBA 7(a) and 504 loan programs, grow the SBA program’s clients, evaluate applications, and guide borrowers through the financing process.

Ray Drew, Managing Director of SBA Lending at Truliant, says, “Brett’s deep expertise and commitment to the small business community make him an ideal fit for our team. His leadership will be instrumental as we continue to scale our SBA lending nationwide.”

Mark Davis Appointed VP – SBA 504 Specialist at AmPac Business Capital

Mark Davis has joined AmPac as VP – SBA 504 Specialist. He will play an important role in expanding AmPac’s presence in Arizona and Nevada.

Davis brings more than three decades of banking experience and a deep commitment to building meaningful, mutually beneficial relationships. He is known for connecting people with opportunity and guiding clients toward financing solutions that support long-term growth and stability.

“[Mark’s] dedication to community impact aligns strongly with AmPac’s mission of empowering entrepreneurs across the C.A.N. Region (California, Arizona, and Nevada),” says Hilda Kennedy, Founder/President of AmPac. “We look forward to the leadership and energy he brings to our team!”

American Momentum Bank Hires Tyler Hegemann as Vice President, SBA Business Development Officer

“As an SBA business development officer, I enjoy helping small business owners and entrepreneurs to grow and expand their business,” Hegemann says. “American Momentum Bank offers creative lending solutions and supports businesses at every stage of growth, which will allow me to further support my clients and their endeavors.”

American Momentum Bank has hired Tyler Hegemann as vice president, SBA business development officer, as the bank continues the national expansion of its SBA lending division. Based in Phoenix, Hegemann brings with him more than 15 years of experience in banking and finance, with a career that spans retail banking, real estate loan processing, private banking and extensive specialization in SBA lending. In his new role, he will source new business opportunities, develop trusted relationships and work closely with borrowers and referral partners to bring transactions to closing.

“Tyler’s depth of experience in SBA lending and his ability to develop strong referral relationships nationwide make him a valuable addition to our team,” states Patrick Fenech, senior vice president and managing director of SBA lending at American Momentum Bank. “His proven approach to creative lending solutions aligns well with our commitment to serving small business owners across the country.”

Prior to joining American Momentum Bank, Hegemann served as vice president, commercial lender at United Midwest Savings Bank. Hegemann attended Metropolitan State University of Denver, where he studied entrepreneurship and entrepreneurial studies.