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title: Small Business Banking Board of Directors | SmartBiz Bank
description: Learn about the board of directors behind SmartBiz Bank that make small business banking simple and efficient for entrepreneurs like you.
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- Financing solutions
  
  ## Connecting small business owners with financing solutions
  
  ### SBA Loans
  
  Grow efficiently with low-interest SBA loans - tailored for small businesses.
  
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  ### Term Loans
  
  Secure stable funding for growth - flexible terms, fixed rates.
  
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  ### Line of Credit
  
  Flexible funds on hand to manage your cash flow seamlessly.
  
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  #### Multiple SBA Loans
  
  Can you apply for an SBA loan twice? The answer is generally yes, as long as your total funding remains within each program’s borrowing limits.
  
  [Learn More](https://smartbizbank.com/blog/multiple-sba-loans-can-you-apply-for-an-sba-loan-twice)
- How it works
  
  ## Learn how we make the complex clear and the process seamless
  
  ### Loan Process
  
  Our streamlined loan process blends innovative technology with personalized service. 
  
  [Learn More](https://smartbizbank.com/loan-process)
  
  ### SBA Loan Calculator
  
  Review potential payments and navigate the SBA 7(a) loan confidently with our SBA loan calculator. 
  
  [Explore Now](https://smartbizbank.com/sba-loan-calculator)
  
  ### FAQs
  
  Learn more about SmartBiz and small business financing. Explore our frequently asked questions.
  
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  #### Small Business Blog
  
  Unlock invaluable insights and tips for small business success. 
  
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- Resources
  
  ## Guidance, tools, and support to help your business thrive.
  
  ### Small Business Blog
  
  Unlock invaluable insights and tips for small business success.
  
  [Read More](https://smartbizbank.com/blog)
  
  ### Small Business Stories
  
  Hear from small businesses that have accessed funding to drive success.
  
  [Read More](https://smartbizbank.com/business-stories)
  
  ### Customer Reviews
  
  Hear from our customers - real stories of success and satisfaction.
  
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  #### Emerging Small Business Trends to Watch in 2026
  
  Get a leg up on 2026 business planning by paying attention to these emerging trends.
  
  [Read More](https://smartbizbank.com/blog/emerging-small-business-trends-to-watch)
- About us
  
  ## We’re your dedicated small business financial partner
  
  ### Our Company
  
  Discover our story and our commitment to supporting small businesses.
  
  [Learn More](https://smartbizbank.com/our-company)
  
  ### Careers
  
  Join a dynamic team dedicated to driving innovation and growth.
  
  [Explore Now](https://smartbizbank.com/careers)
  
  ### News
  
  Stay informed with our latest announcements and industry updates.
  
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  #### Customer Reviews
  
  Hear from our customers - real stories of success and satisfaction.
  
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- Financing solutions Connecting small business owners with financing solutions 
    - [SBA Loans](https://smartbizbank.com/sba-loans)
    - [Term Loans](https://smartbizbank.com/bank-term-loans)
    - [Line of Credit](https://smartbizbank.com/line-of-credit)
    - [Small Business Stories](https://smartbizbank.com/business-stories)
- How it works Learn how we make the complex clear and the process seamless. 
    - [Loan Process](https://smartbizbank.com/loan-process)
    - [SBA Loan Calculator](https://smartbizbank.com/sba-loan-calculator)
    - [FAQ](https://smartbizbank.com/faq)
    - [Small Business Blog](https://smartbizbank.com/blog)
- About us We’re your dedicated small business financial partner. 
    - [Our Company ](https://smartbizbank.com/our-company)
    - [Careers](https://smartbizbank.com/careers)
    - [News](https://smartbizbank.com/news)
    - [Customer Reviews](https://smartbizbank.com/customer-reviews)
- Resources Guidance, tools, and support to help your business thrive. 
    - [Small Business Blog](https://smartbizbank.com/blog)
    - [Business Stories](https://smartbizbank.com/business-stories)
    - [Customer Reviews](https://smartbizbank.com/customer-reviews)

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS

# Building the Future of Small Business Banking

SmartBiz Bank’s board combines expertise in fintech, risk management, regulatory compliance, SBA, and community banking to drive its mission forward. Their oversight ensures that SmartBiz Bank is safe and sound as it serves small businesses nationwide.

## Board of Directors

### Brian Ascher

<https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianascher/>

### Brian Ascher

### Tim Bogan

<https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-bogan-16260a4/>

### Tim Bogan

### Gerard Buccino

<https://www.linkedin.com/in/gerard-buccino-38b1999/>

### Gerard Buccino

### Lori Igleski

<https://www.linkedin.com/in/heartledventures/>

### Lori Igleski

### Hope Mehlman

<https://www.linkedin.com/in/hope-mehlman-5a783321b/>

### Hope Mehlman

### Ann Marie Mehlum

<https://www.linkedin.com/in/annmariemehlum/>

### Ann Marie Mehlum

### Sean O’Malley

<https://www.linkedin.com/in/seanomalley/>

### Sean O’Malley

### Noah Walley

<https://www.linkedin.com/in/noah-walley-0b4241/>

### Noah Walley

## Learn more about SmartBiz Bank

##### **Partner with us**

Help us equip entrepreneurs with the smart capital they need to grow.

- [Become a partner](https://smartbizbank.com/partners)

##### **Career opportunities**

Learn how your best work can make its biggest impact.

- [Explore open positions](https://smartbizbank.com/careers)

##### **Press and media**

For any media inquiries contact [media@smartbizloans.com](mailto:media@smartbizloans.com)

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*Numbers based on internal reporting over the last 10 years of facilitating loans.

- Small business financing 
    - [SBA loans](https://www.smartbizbank.com/sba-loans)
    - [SBA loans overview](https://www.smartbizbank.com/sba-overview)
    - [SBA loan approval](https://www.smartbizbank.com/sba-loan-approval)
    - [SBA requirements and eligibility](https://www.smartbizbank.com/sba-requirements-eligibility)
    - [SBA rates and fees](https://www.smartbizbank.com/sba-rates-fees)
    - [Term loans](https://www.smartbizbank.com/bank-term-loans)
    - [Line of credit](https://www.smartbizbank.com/line-of-credit)
- How it works 
    - [Loan process](https://www.smartbizbank.com/loan-process)
    - [SBA loan calculator](https://www.smartbizbank.com/sba-loan-calculator)
    - [Small business blog](https://smartbizbank.com/blog)
    - [FAQ](https://www.smartbizbank.com/faq)
    - [Business stories](https://www.smartbizbank.com/business-stories)
- About 
    - [Our company](https://www.smartbizbank.com/our-company)
    - [Careers](https://www.smartbizbank.com/careers)
    - [News](https://www.smartbizbank.com/news)
    - [Customer reviews](https://www.smartbizbank.com/customer-reviews)
    - [Privacy policy](https://www.smartbizbank.com/apply/privacy-policy)
- Partners 
    - [Become a partner](https://www.smartbizbank.com/partners)
    - [Our platform](https://www.smartbizbank.com/our-platform)
    - [Partner resources](https://www.smartbizbank.com/partner-resources)
    - [Log in to partner assist](https://smartbizbank.com/assist/session/new)
- Contact us 
    - [support@smartbizbank.com](mailto:support@smartbizbank.com)
    - [ 1.866.283.8726](tel:+01-866-283-8726)
    - 385 Waukegan Road
    - Northbrook, IL 60062
    - [Help Center](https://info.smartbizbank.com/help-center)

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