Movers & Shakers: George Andreaus Joins AMB, David Mellman Moves to Momentus, Remembering Kathy Horelica
September 25, 2025
by Bob Coleman
Founder & Publisher
Movers & Shakers: George Andreaus Joins AMB, David Mellman Moves to Momentus, Remembering Kathy Horelica
George Andreaus Joins American Momentum Bank as SVP, SBA & USDA National Sales Manager
“I am thrilled that American Momentum Bank has provided me with the opportunity to again build a national team of top-producing SBA lenders,” Andreaus says. “The bank’s commitment to growing its SBA and USDA lending platforms, combined with its strong capital position and customer-first approach, makes this an exciting time to join the team.”
American Momentum Bank has appointed George Andreaus as senior vice president/SBA & USDA national sales manager. In this newly created role, Andreaus will recruit, train and manage the bank’s business development officers (BDOs) in key markets across the country to expand the bank’s Government Guaranteed Loan portfolio and increase the origination of high-quality SBA and USDA loans.
Andreaus brings more than 30 years of banking and finance experience, including 26 years focused exclusively on SBA lending. Most recently, he served as senior vice president – SBA sales manager at First Bank of the Lake in Osage Beach, Mo., where he led a multi-state team.
“George’s track record speaks for itself,” states Patrick Fenech, senior vice president/managing director SBA lending for American Momentum Bank. “He has consistently built and led top-producing SBA lending teams across the country, delivering strong results. His leadership will be instrumental as we continue to expand our SBA and USDA lending capabilities nationally.”
Andreaus has held senior SBA leadership positions at multiple institutions, including GBank, Evolve Bank and Trust, Northeast Bank and ReadyCap Lending. Over the course of his career, he has been responsible for driving significant portfolio growth, improving operational efficiencies and establishing strategic partnerships. He holds a Masters in Business Administration from Lehigh University and a Bachelor of Business Administration from Adelphi University.
David Mellman Moves to Momentus Capital as Senior 504 Loan Officer for CDC Small Business Finance
“I’m proud to join a team that supports ownership, delivers high-quality services, creates jobs, and drives economic growth,” Mellman says.
David Mellman has joined Momentus Capital as a Senior 504 Loan Officer for CDC Small Business Finance, focusing on providing SBA 504 financing to small business owners in California, Arizona, and Nevada. His work will center on helping entrepreneurs purchase, improve, or refinance commercial real estate.
Mellman previously held leadership roles at Lendistry and Beneficial State Bank, and he operated Small Business Access, Inc. He holds a B.S. in Business from the University of Southern California and an MBA from Pepperdine University.
Momentus Capital’s network includes CDC Small Business Finance, Capital Impact Partners, Momentus Direct Capital, and Momentus Securities, offering a full range of financing solutions to support businesses at every growth stage.
Stone Bank SBA VP Kathy Horelica Passes Away
“We are deeply saddened by the recent loss of Kathy,” says Muratore. “She was a true professional and an invaluable member of our team.”
Kathleen “Kathy” Horelica, a Stone Bank SBA Division Vice President and Business Development Officer has passed away, according to Vinny Muratore, president of the division.
Horelica was a 25-year veteran of the financial services industry and was recently nominated for the Austin Business Journal’s 2025 Women in Business Awards. She previously held positions at Commercial Loan Fund and Summit State Bank.