Leader Bank Welcomes Lisa Vanino to Commercial Lending Team
ARLINGTON, MA (October 25, 2022) – Leader Bank is pleased to announce the addition of Lisa Vanino to our Commercial Lending division as Vice President and SBA Operations Administrator.
“We are thrilled to welcome Lisa to Leader Bank’s talented Commercial Lending team,” said Jay Tuli, President of Leader Bank. “Lisa’s extensive experience working in the commercial lending space and specifically in Small Business Administration lending makes her an invaluable addition to our team.”
Lisa joins Leader Bank with nearly two decades of experience in commercial and SBA lending in a range of roles including Commercial Loan Analyst, SBA Fulfillment Manager, and most recently SBA Lending Officer. In her role with Leader Bank, Lisa will work to support and expand the Bank’s SBA lending platform.
“Lisa’s experience in SBA lending perfectly compliments Leader Bank’s Commercial Lending team,” said Matthew Pierce, Leader Bank’s Chief Lending Officer. “Leader Bank is dedicated to supporting the small businesses that form the backbone of the communities we serve, and Lisa will be an integral part of these efforts moving forward.”
Leader Bank has been a Preferred Lender of the SBA since 2010 and was named the Commonwealth’s Top Lender to Retailer and Community Financial Institution by the Massachusetts office of the SBA in 2021. The Bank maintains a diverse suite of SBA products including term loans and lines of credit to help small businesses by providing working capital, financing acquisitions of property or equipment, funding the purchase of existing businesses, and refinancing higher cost debt.
About Leader Bank
Founded in 2002, Leader Bank is a Massachusetts-based entrepreneurial financial institution that approaches banking differently. The core tenets of Leader Bank include world-class client service, exemplary products, and innovation to meet the needs of its clients. At its founding, Leader Bank had $6.5 million in assets – in the two decades since, the Bank has grown into one of the most successful financial institutions in the Commonwealth with $4 billion in assets. Leader Bank’s team members have been at the forefront of supporting the Bank’s rapid growth and client-oriented solutions over the last two decades as the Bank has expanded its commercial and retail products and solutions. Leader Bank is a committed corporate citizen and prides itself on partnering with and supporting philanthropic organizations. More information on Leader Bank can be found at www.leaderbank.com.
