Movers & Shakers: Rogers, DeMascole, Suarez, & Gregoire Start New Positions

July 24, 2025

Bob Coleman
Founder & Publisher

Movers & Shakers: Rogers, DeMascole, Suarez, & Gregoire Start New Positions

Dan Rogers Starts as VP SBA Business Development Officer at First Port City Bank

Dan Rogers has started as Vice President and SBA Business Development Officer at First Port City Bank, where he specializes in providing SBA and USDA loan solutions for business owners and commercial real estate investors who are unable to secure financing through traditional banking channels. Dan supports banking professionals, commercial real estate agents, and business consultants by facilitating funding for challenging loan scenarios, including high LTV transactions, borrowers with less-than-perfect credit, and complex owner-occupied commercial real estate deals.

Prior to joining First Port City Bank, Dan held lending and business development leadership roles at First Bank of the Lake and Harvest Small Business Finance. He also has extensive experience in loan packaging, sales coaching, and CRM implementation from his time at Pitch Lending and B2B Digital Assistance.

Dan holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice from California State University, Stanislaus. He has served on the Executive Board of Trevor’s Eco Education Foundation and contributed to the California Mortgage Association’s Marketing and Membership Committees.

Mark DeMascole Named Senior Vice President, Business Banking at Comerica Bank

Mark DeMascole has been named Senior Vice President of Business Banking at Comerica Bank, where he supports privately held businesses and nonprofit organizations across Southern California with tailored credit and treasury management solutions. His consultative approach focuses on helping business owners and CFOs address challenges related to cash flow, growth financing, and operational efficiency.

DeMascole shared on LinkedIn, “I’m thrilled to begin the next chapter with Comerica, where I’ll continue delivering the consultative, personalized relationship-driven service my clients know me for—now backed by an even broader platform of resources, solutions, and capabilities.”

Before joining Comerica, DeMascole spent five years as Vice President of Commercial Banking at Endeavor Bank, and over nine years in business banking leadership roles at Wells Fargo, including Vice President and Senior Commercial Loan Officer. He also held positions at Silvergate Bank and U.S. Bank, with deep experience in SBA and non-SBA lending, commercial real estate financing, and customized credit structures for industrial, office, warehouse, and retail properties.

He holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Marketing Management from Providence College and is based in San Diego, California.

Nicole Suarez Joins First Bank of the Lake as VP, SBA Senior Underwriting Manager

Nicole Suarez has joined First Bank of the Lake as Vice President, SBA Senior Underwriting Manager, bringing more than a decade of experience in SBA credit leadership to the role. Suarez will oversee complex SBA underwriting functions to support the bank’s expanding small business lending portfolio.

Before joining First Bank of the Lake, Suarez served as VP Credit Manager at Venturus, Team Lead for SBA Underwriting at Grasshopper Bank, and held senior SBA credit roles at Newtek Business Services Corp. She has also contributed as a subject matter expert with Shatterbox, reinforcing her expertise in SBA credit policy and underwriting best practices.

Suarez earned her degree from Florida International University College of Business and has built her career supporting SBA lending teams nationwide.

Jack Gregoire Begins Role as VP, SBA Relationship Manager at Atlantic Union Bank

Atlantic Union Bank has appointed Jack Gregoire as Vice President, SBA Relationship Manager, where he supports nationwide SBA 7(a) lending for franchise and general business borrowers. Gregoire brings over 12 years of banking experience across SBA business development, commercial credit analysis, and relationship management.

Prior to this new role, Gregoire served as Vice President of SBA Franchise Lending at VelocitySBA, where he helped drive national SBA loan volume through a strategic blend of credit expertise, deal structuring, and client-focused sales. He also held SBA leadership roles at Citizens Bank and Wells Fargo, building a track record of supporting small businesses at every stage—from start-up franchise development to multi-unit expansion and acquisition.

Gregoire holds a degree from East Carolina University and remains active in community initiatives such as Girls on the Run Philadelphia.