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Judy Carter

Assistant Vice President
SBA Portfolio Manager
Memphis, Tennessee

“During my 40 years in the industry, helping small business owners is the most rewarding work I’ve experienced.”

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Background

My banking career has spanned over four decades, starting in post-closing and audit positions at community banks. From there, I moved to Bank of America and later to Magna Bank (now Pinnacle Bank), which led to my first position in SBA Lending. Before North State Bank, I worked at Evolve Bank & Trust for a decade, serving as an SBA portfolio and compliance manager. While my experience includes a variety of banking positions, SBA lending has been my “home” for the last 15 years.

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Community Involvement

I’m passionate about animal rescue and support several rescue groups in my area. I have three pets who I adopted through my involvement in these groups.


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Professional Affiliations

National Association of Government Guaranteed Lenders (NAGGL), member of the Small Lender East Committee

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Hometown

I grew up in Macon, Georgia, but have called Memphis, Tennessee, my home for nearly 35 years. 

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Outside the Office

I have nine grandchildren who have kept me moving from activity to activity for the last 20 years. I enjoy watching them grow and thrive, from dance recitals and school plays to soccer and football games; it’s a busy, wonderful life. Our close-knit family enjoys getting together for holidays, birthdays, and celebrations. I jokingly tell people we are not your typical family–we are a “mob,” usually a group of about 25!!