Gerald Baroudi, Vice President of Business Finance Group, has 15 years of commercial lending experience working with a variety of industries and startups. A passionate SBA lender, Gerald works with a variety of lenders, referral sources and small business owners in understanding the SBA 504 loan program and addressing eligibility issues. Gerald has a diverse banking background that has served him well in assisting Small Business Owners manage their growth strategically. He has a B.S. Degree in Finance from University of Maryland University College and has spoken at a number of events on topics ranging from access to capital, lender to lender networking and franchise acquisitions.