Movers & Shakers: EverBank, Andrew Hendricks, Kurt Chambliss, & LaZarius Tinsley

February 26, 2026

Bob Coleman
Founder & Publisher

Movers & Shakers: EverBank, Andrew Hendricks, Kurt Chambliss, & LaZarius Tinsley

EverBank Awarded SBA Preferred Lender Status

“Achieving Preferred Lender status is an exciting milestone in the growth of our SBA Lending business and our commitment to serving clients with excellence,” says Steve Doss, Head of SBA and Government Lending at EverBank. “It enables us to get capital into the hands of small business owners faster and more efficiently so they can focus on building their businesses, not waiting on financing.”

EverBank has received PLP status from the SBA, enabling the bank to offer new, expedited financing solutions tailored specifically to the needs of small business clients. As EverBank expands nationwide, PLP approval represents a significant step in the continued growth of its SBA Lending business.

EverBank’s SBA Lending business is led by Doss, who brings 30 years of SBA lending expertise and has guided countless small businesses in accessing growth capital. The team has more than 70 years of combined industry experience. They serve clients nationwide, offering a seamless process that allows small businesses to focus on serving their customers well.

In its first year of operations, the business ranked among the top 20 SBA 504 lenders nationwide. PLP status now positions EverBank to expand into additional financing options utilizing the SBA 7a and Express loan programs, broadening its ability to serve small business clients.

First Business Bank Promotes Andrew Hendricks To Assistant Vice President – SBA Lending

First Business Bank has announced the promotion of Andrew Hendricks to Assistant Vice President – SBA Lending. Hendricks brings comprehensive commercial banking and SBA lending expertise to businesses and centers of influence seeking government-backed financing solutions through First Business Bank’s Brookfield office. With experience spanning conventional underwriting, credit analysis, portfolio management, and business development, Hendricks helps clients access SBA programs that support business acquisitions, working capital needs, real estate purchases, and expansion initiatives.

Hendricks’ strong expertise and attention to detail give referral partners confidence in his work and First Business Bank’s Preferred Lender Program status. He guides borrowers through the application process while ensuring clients receive appropriate financing structures for their specific business goals.

Hendricks earned a Bachelor of Science in Economics from the University of Wisconsin – Madison.

TMC Financing Promotes Kurt Chambliss to Chief Business Development Officer

“Kurt has been a critical contributor to the culture, performance, and leadership strength that defines TMC today,” says Omar Salah, President and Chief Executive Officer. “This promotion recognizes not only the results he has helped deliver, but the leadership he has demonstrated in building teams, strengthening partnerships, and driving disciplined execution. As we continue to evolve, it is essential that we empower executive leaders who can elevate performance across the organization and represent TMC thoughtfully within the broader SBA 504 industry.”

TMC Financing announced the promotion of Kurt Chambliss to Chief Business Development Officer (CBDO). In this role, Chambliss will oversee growth priorities, strengthen production, deepen strategic referral partnerships, and champion a strong borrower and partner experience. He will continue to serve as a member of TMC’s executive leadership team and report to Omar Salah, President and Chief Executive Officer.

Chambliss joined TMC in 2010 as a Business Development Officer and was promoted to Executive Vice President in 2017. In his 15‑year tenure at TMC, he has played a central role in expanding the organization’s business development platform, broadening its reach to small businesses, strengthening relationships with members of the small business lending community, and fostering a disciplined, team‑oriented sales culture. He has also led the growth of TMC’s Business Development team into a multi‑state footprint. During this period, TMC continued to lead SBA 504 lending nationwide, supported by the consistent, collaborative execution of its business development, credit, operations, and servicing teams under Chambliss’s leadership.

LaZarius Tinsley Joins Countybank’s Small Business Lending Team

“My goal as an SBA lender is to help small business owners find the right financing while making the process simple and transparent,” says LaZarius Tinsley. “I come from a family where small business ownership was a way of life. My father built a successful small-town welding business, and that shaped my passion for working with the people who drive America. I value clear and honest communication, and I lead with a listen-first mentality so I can understand each client’s needs and put them in a position to thrive.”

Countybank announced that LaZarius Tinsley has joined its SBA Department. Based at Countybank’s Greenville Mortgage Office on Pelham Road, Tinsley will serve small business owners across the Greenville, Charleston, Spartanburg, and Anderson areas. In his role, Tinsley will work closely with small business owners to help them secure SBA financing to start, acquire, or grow their businesses.

“We’re thrilled to have LaZarius join our SBA team,” says Jordan Payne, SBA Business Development Manager. “His financial background, energy, and sales experience are going to help grow and strengthen our relationships with customers in the community.”

Tinsley earned a bachelor’s degree in finance from Limestone University, graduating in 2019.  He began his career in mortgage banking where he developed a foundation in credit analysis and risk assessment, which he now applies to SBA lending. He resides in Simpsonville, South Carolina where he is active in the community, currently serving on the board of Spartanburg Young Professionals and the board for Community Health Awareness Day.