Brenden Obrien

Brendan O’Brien

With decades of commercial lending experience, I deliver on a commitment to exceptional customer experiences with consistently funded results. I specialize in navigating SBA 7(a) loans for a successful closing. My approach centers around understanding the individual needs and wants of businesses and actively listening to their goals, ensuring that each loan application is a…

James Vigna

James Vigna

Jim Vigna joined Live Oak Bank as a Vice President in April 2019. He has more than 20 years of experience in small business lending and has spent his entire career in the New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania markets. Prior to joining Live Oak, he worked for one of the largest banks in the…

Jason Kohl

Jason Kohl

Jason Kohl has a 30+ year track record of deploying the capital needed for entrepreneurs and family-owned businesses to implement strategic plans and transform their operations. With a keen focus on Long-Term Strategic Planning, Jason helps business owners succeed at any stage. Jason Kohl is an SBA Lender and specialist with Federal Loan Programs which…

Kris Amato-Aliani

Kris Amato is a relationship-driven commercial lending specialist with over 25 years of experience. Her deep understanding of business operations and efficient processes makes Kris a trusted advisor to business owners and top-level executives seeking holistic financial guidance. Kris’s knowledge of treasury management, supply chain, trade cycles, FX and lending options enables her to design…

Mary Soldano

Mary Soldano

A passionate SBA 7a lender, Mary Soldano is driven to create access to capital for America’s entrepreneurs, specifically through business mergers and acquisitions that don’t qualify for traditional financing. Currently, a SBA Business Development Officer at a national non-bank SBA7a lender, Fundex Solutions Group, Mary focuses primarily on financing Business Acquisitions & Mergers through the SBA7a…

Sherry Minda

Experienced Board Member with a demonstrated history of working in the banking industry. Strong business development professional skilled in Commercial Lending, Banking, Credit Analysis, Commercial Banking, and Credit Risk.