To become a leader in SBA lending, you need to have all the right people in place. Our experienced and talented team offers you something rare these days: a wide range of expertise backed by a genuine interest in you and your business. Our clients call it “totally refreshing.” We call it “distinctly different.” Contact one of us and you’ll see why.
Meet the Team
Chief Lending Officer/EVP
Steve joined the team in July of 2018. He has nearly 29 years of banking expertise in commercial lending and sales management.
Having worked for both large regional and community bank environments through the years, Steve’s talent lies in his extensive level of commercial lending expertise. Steve believes community banking continues to be a strongly desired business model for entrepreneurs and small to medium sized businesses. Having the ability to exceed the client’s needs with customizable solutions and quick decisions provides a level of service they value but don’t often receive. He gains great satisfaction by assisting business owners accomplish their goals with a methodical, financially responsible strategy.
Steve divides his time between the Suwanee Loan Production Office and Sandy Springs.
Senior Government Guaranteed Processing and Compliance Manager/VP
Konue has over 13 years of loan support and processing management experience with a concentration in SBA Lending. She is a graduate of the University of Phoenix with a degree in Finance and from Georgia Perimeter College in Business Administration. Konue joined the team in August of 2021.
As Signature’s Senior SBA Processing and Compliance Manager, Konue partners with the SBA Lending team and oversees the SBA lending documentation, preparation and closing and compliance management. Steve Reagin, Chief Lending Officer, feels extremely fortunate to have Konue on the team. “Konue’s extensive experience in a very detail-intensive lending division is essential to protecting our reputation as an SBA Preferred Lender.”
Konue is located at Signature Bank of Georgia’s Loan Production Office in Suwanee.
Senior Government Guaranteed Portfolio Manager/VP
Katherine is a graduate of Georgia State University, Robinson College of Business, with 10 years of banking experience. She joined the team in January of 2022.
“We are extremely fortunate to have Katherine join the portfolio management team,” says Chief Administrative Officer, Charles Hoag. “Her certifications and experience bring a strong expertise level to the management of the SBA lending portfolio. I’m confident our clients are going to appreciate her knowledge and government guaranteed lending skill.”
Katherine loves community banking because it’s so focused on distinctly different service. She stated, “I enjoy helping businesses grow and reach their full potential. I also appreciate the community bank culture where people tend to feel more like friends and family than co-workers and clients.” Katherine is located at Signature Bank of Georgia’s Loan Production office in Suwanee.