Business Finance Group celebrated 25 years of operations, held its Annual Membership Meeting, and welcomed
guests to our new offices in Fairfax, Virginia. We had special guests from the SBA, and our bankers enjoyed the opportunity to
catch up with old friends.
Presenting the awards to the top banks for 2007 are Ron Bew, (right) District Director, SBA’s Richmond Office and Kerry Donley, (left) Chairman of Business Finance Group
Tommie Critchfield (center) accepting the first place award on behalf of Bank of America.
Accepting the 2nd place award for BB&T is Gloria Bragg (center), BB&T’s top producing 504 lender in 2007.
Donna Pullin accepted the 3rd place award on behalf of SunTrustBank. Donna produced the most 504 loans for the bank.
Antonios Doss (right) joined BFG’s Chairman Kerry Donley (Left) for the presentation of the top individual lender awards.
In first place after her first year in SBA lending is Valerie Trent (center) with Bank of America.
Accepting on behalf of 2nd place recepient Cedric Spruill is John Defranza (center) also with Bank of America
Don Marshall (center) with Regal Bank was the third place winner for 2007.
Maryland Lender Reception and Awards
For the first time, Business Finance Group held a Lender Reception and Awards Presentation at the renowned Candlelight Inn (a 504 project!).
We were pleased to welcome so many of our Maryland friends and enjoyed good food, good company, and holiday cheer.
Carolyn Zeller (left), SBA’s Baltimore District Office and BFG’s Vice President, Denny Kleppick (right) presented the first place award to Bank of America. Accepting is Cedric Spruill (center). Cedric was also the Top Individual Lender for 2007.
Steve Umberger (left), SBA’s Baltimore District Office and BFG’s Vice President, Denny Kleppick (right) presented Tom Bolander (center) with Commerce First Bank’s second place award. Tom was also the 2nd Place Individual Lender for 2007.
On behalf of M&T Bank, Eleni Monios (center) accepted the 3rd place award from Steve Umberger (left), SBA’s Baltimore District Office and BFG’s Vice President, Denny Kleppick (right)
SunTrust Bank was tied for 3rd place, and Jack Littzenberger (center) accepted the award on behalf of the bank from Steve Umberger (left), SBA’s Baltimore District Office and BFG’s Vice President, Denny Kleppick (right)
The 3rd Place Individual Lender award for 2007 was presented to Craig Englehaupt (center) by Steve Umberger (left), SBA’s Baltimore District Office and BFG’s Vice President, Denny Kleppick (right)
We extend a big thank you to all of our banks and lenders for a great year, and we look forward to continuing to build our relationships with you!
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