Tim Terry Named Coleman SBA Talent Developer of the Year

February 3, 2026

Bob Coleman
Founder & Publisher

Tim Terry Named Coleman SBA Talent Developer of the Year

Tim Terry is recognized as SBA Talent Developer of the Year for more than three decades of extraordinary behind-the-scenes leadership in building the people and teams that power the SBA lending industry. Since 1991, Tim has trained SBA professionals even before formal industry programs existed, with many of his mentees now leading SBA departments nationwide. Through SBA Advisors, he has helped establish 38 SBA lending departments across banks and non-bank lenders, testified before Congress on the SBA’s value, and expanded access to financing through landmark franchise efforts such as the first Wingstop stores.

Tim’s impact is defined by his insistence on doing SBA lending the right way—illustrated when he refused to recruit business development officers for a major Texas bank until it first hired an experienced SBA credit chief, a decision that helped the institution grow into a $175MM annual SBA 7(a) producer within three years. Trusted widely for his integrity and unmatched industry insight, Tim is not just a recruiter, but a true career developer whose contributions have shaped the SBA workforce and strengthened the program nationwide.