To become a leader in SBA lending, you need to have all the right people in place. Our experienced and talented team offers you something rare these days: a wide range of expertise backed by a genuine interest in you and your business. Our clients call it “totally refreshing.” We call it “distinctly different.” Contact one of us and you’ll see why.
Meet the Team
Managing Director of Government Guarateed Lending/SVP
Maria has over 20 years of banking expertise in SBA Lending.
Maria is responsible for the bank’s sales, service and portfolio management functions for SBA & USDA lending. Her expertise spans from certifications with the Small Business Administration, Capstone Institute, NAGGL Fundamental Diploma Program and the ABA National Commercial Lending School.
Maria is located in the Sandy Springs Corporate Office.
Government Guaranteed Lending Senior Business Development Officer/SVP
Jonathan has over 20 years of banking expertise with over 10 in the SBA Lending field.
Jonathan has a strong track-record of delivering excellent client service and has diversified experience in the analysis of financial data supporting enterprise decision making and aiding clients in obtaining their goals through responsible financial lending decisions.
Jonathan is located in the Sandy Springs Corporate Office.
Government Guaranteed Lending Closing & Compliance Manager/VP
Nancy’s career experience in banking started in business and commercial banking and has been within the SBA Lending division since 2015. In her role, Nancy oversees and manages the closing process and ensures compliance adherence as required by the Small Business Administration. Nancy’s ability to manage complex lending deals along with her strong organizational skills, creates a highly successful lending experience for our clients.
Nancy is located in the Sandy Springs Corporate Office.
Government Guaranteed Lending Closing & Processing Specialist
Mandy has nearly 30 years of experience in the service industry and over three in banking and loan processing. She is extremely service-minded and speaks five languages including Thai, Mandarin, Chinese & Laotian.
As Signature’s SBA Closing and Processing Specialist, she partners with the SBA Lending team and works closely with clients to ensure a smooth loan process. Maria Lawson, The Managing Director of Government Guaranteed Lending is excited to have Mandy’s level of knowledge and service-centric personality on the team . Mandy has an “above and beyond” attitude when it comes to assisting clients and that aids to ensure the i’s are dotted and the t’s are crossed in every loan deal.
Mandy is located at Signature Bank of Georgia’s Corporate Office in Sandy Springs
Government Guaranteed Lender/VP
Badal is a graduate of the University of Georgia and Georgia State University with a concentration in Finance. He has 8 years of Credit Analyst experience and joined the bank in 2019. Demonstrating his credit underwriting experience and value, he was promoted to the SBA Team as a Government Guaranteed Lender in 2023.
Badal is located at the Sandy Springs Corporate Center on Roswell Road.