Movers & Shakers Monday – Kaley Lilley and Jesse Bro

September 25, 2023

Delaney Sexton
Contributing Editor

Movers & Shakers Monday – Kaley Lilley and Jesse Bro

PlainsCapital Bank Welcomes Kaley Lilley as SVP, Commercial Loan Officer

“Since starting her career in commercial lending, Kaley has demonstrated her ability to build strong client relationships in both Houston and Austin,” says Austin Region Chairman Paul Holubec. “We’re pleased to have Kaley join our team and look forward to having her work with PlainsCapital’s clients across the Austin area.”

Lilley will be joining PlainsCapital’s Westlake lending group with more than 11 years of banking experience. Lilley joins PlainsCapital from Lone Star Capital Bank where she served as a senior vice president and commercial loan officer. She received a BBA in finance from Texas A&M University.

“I’m excited to work alongside this dedicated team of lenders,” says Lilley. “PlainsCapital has proven itself as a leading Texas bank, and I look forward to serving clients and driving growth in the Greater Austin area.”

Jesse Bro Joins Momentum Bank as SVP, SBA Business Development Officer

“Jesse has close to 15 years of SBA lending experience and has worked for several community banks over the course of his career,” says Patrick Fenech, senior vice president and managing director of SBA lending for American Momentum Bank. “His experience, paired with his tenacity and passion for SBA lending, make him a great fit for our growing team in Texas.”

Prior to joining American Momentum Bank, Bro served as senior vice president, SBA & USDA loan officer II for Centennial Bank in Texas, where he secured more than $14 million in government secured loans in his first year on the team. He also served as senior vice president, SBA lending for First National Bank Texas, where he helped grow the SBA loan portfolio to more than $60 million in less than three years. In addition, Bro served on the SBA lending teams at Black Hawk Economic Development and Farmers State Bank in Waterloo, Iowa.

In his new role with American Momentum, Bro will be responsible for sourcing well-qualified SBA 7(a) loan opportunities. He will focus on building relationships with business owners, as well as referral sources, such as business brokers, loan brokers, commercial bankers, CPAs, attorneys and commercial real estate professionals.

“I’m excited to join the American Momentum Bank SBA team so that I can continue to provide high-quality financing opportunities to business owners across the country,” says Bro. “American Momentum Bank has placed passion and energy into creating a high-performing team culture, and I’m excited to be a part of the team and continue to build momentum as we look to grow in the future.”