Movers & Shakers Thursday: Patrick Mizzell, Brian Oatsvalle
November 21, 2024
Bob Coleman
Founder & Publisher
Movers & Shakers Thursday: Patrick Mizzell, Brian Oatsvalle
Patrick Mizzell Named President of United Community’s SBA Division
”Throughout his time here, Patrick has developed into an exceptional leader, and I am excited for him to embrace this new opportunity,” says Rich Bradshaw, president and chief banking officer for United. “Our SBA team experienced significant growth in recent years and has consistently been recognized as a leading lender. I am confident that Patrick will elevate us even further.”
“It is an honor to be given this new responsibility at United,” says Mizzell. “Entrepreneurs play a crucial role in our communities, and we’re proud to support them in advancing their businesses. We have a strong team here at United committed to continuing our success.”
Patrick has 25 years of industry experience, nine of which have been dedicated to various roles within United, most recently serving as the SBA national sales manager.
He steps into this role after his predecessor, Beth Hallock, retired in September.
Patrick is a North Carolina native and graduated from East Carolina University. Additionally, he attended the University of North Carolina School of Banking in Chapell Hill.
United Community Bank
| SBA 7(a) | Rank $ | Rank # | Gross Loan Approval | # Loans | Average Loan Size |
| FY 2024 | 49 | 59 | $113 Million | 116 | $982,129 |
| FY 2023 | 25 | 35 | $175 Million | 190 | $921,826 |
| FY 2022 | 50 | 46 | $106 Million | 127 | $838,488 |
Source: Coleman and Lumos Data
Gulf Coast Hires Brian Oatsvall as Senior Vice President for New Orleans Market
“We are thrilled to have Brian join our Gulf Coast Small Business Lending team. We have been searching for the ideal candidate for the New Orleans market and we are pleased to have Brian filling that role. Our parent bank (Gulf Coast Bank & Trust Co) is headquartered in New Orleans and so we are particularly pleased to now have ‘boots on the ground’ to support Louisiana’s entrepreneurs. Brian’s years of accomplished experience in the SBA industry will be an asset to both our borrowers and our team” says Nimi Natan, President & CEO of Gulf Coast Small Business Lending.
“As part of our nationwide platform, Brian will provide financing to small businesses for start-ups, OOCRE purchases, business acquisitions, and more.
“As with every new BDO hire, we look forward to combining Brian’s SBA experience with our exceptional product delivery as we continue to partner with small businesses across the United States to meet their unique needs for financing.”
Brian Oatsvall has over 30 years of financial services experience including 24 years of business and commercial banking with regional, super-regional, and national banks. In addition,
As a small business owner himself (Brian, his wife, and in-laws operate CrossFit Mandeville), Brian understands, on every level, the needs and concerns of entrepreneurs.
Brian earned a bachelor’s degree in finance from the University of Alabama and an MBA from UAB.
Gulf Coast Bank & Trust
| SBA 7(a) | Rank $ | Rank # | Gross Loan Approval | # Loans | Average Loan Size |
| FY 2024 | 68 | 87 | $90 Million | 84 | $1,067,536 |
| FY 2023 | 85 | 85 | $57 Million | 75 | $759,527 |
| FY 2022 | 95 | 96 | $47 Million | 60 | $786,085 |
Source: Coleman and Lumos Data