One of the nation’s leading SBA lenders expands to three additional states, increases staffing
“In the past year, the BankUnited Small Business Finance team has focused significant effort on improving overall efficiencies to support growing originations as a part of the bank’s lending efforts throughout most major markets across the U.S.,” said Kassam. “Our growth was the result of BankUnited’s unwavering commitment to the superior delivery of financing solutions to the small business community.”
As part of the expansion, the following individuals have joined as members of the business development team:
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Michael Gawlik (Wis.): With more than seven years of experience in SBA lending, Gawlik joinsBankUnited fromNortheast Bank inAppleton, Wis. , where he served as vice president and SBA business development officer. Gawlik earned his bachelor’s degrees from theUniversity of Wisconsin at Madison . He will be based inAppleton and may be reached at (930)358-7806. -
Wan Kim (Wash.): With more than two decades of industry experience, Kim joins BankUnited SBF fromHana Small Business Lending Inc. , inBellevue, Wash. , where he served as SBA business development officer. Kim earned his bachelor’s degree from theUniversity of Notre Dame inIndiana . He will be inBellevue and may be reached at (425)214-7560. -
Stephen Neal (Ohio ): With 14 years of industry experience, Neal joins BankUnited SBF fromLiberty Bank N.A. inBeachwood, Ohio , where he served as vice president and SBA specialist. Neal earned his MBA fromJohnson and Wales University . He will be based in Medina and may be reached at (330)952-1800. -
Stephen Speer (Fla.): With more than 20 years of industry experience, Speer joins BankUnited SBF fromPlatinum Bancorp inPalm Harbor, Fla. , where he served as managing partner. A member of theCommercial Lending Forum , Speer volunteers his time with theYMCA . He earned his bachelor’s degree from theUniversity of San Diego . He will be based inTampa and may be reached at (727)462-0287. -
William Tinsley (Fla.): With 12 years of SBA lending experience, Tinsley joins BankUnited SBF fromFirst Citizens Bank inJupiter, Fla. , where he served most recently as SBA loan officer. Tinsley holds a Credit Risk Certification from theRisk Management Association . He earned his bachelor’s degree fromCoe College inCedar Rapids, Iowa . He will be based inJupiter and may be reached at (561)250-6134.
“Helping small businesses grow, expand and add jobs all while making their owners’ dreams a reality is our number one priority,” said Kassam. “BankUnited is poised to continue its strong loan growth and we look forward to working with more small business owners in the months and years ahead."
BankUnited Small Business Finance is a direct SBA Preferred Lender
actively financing small businesses through most U.S. markets. Loans up
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