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Marty Ferguson
Director of Government Lending
Memphis, Tennessee
“My career is centered on two things: commercial financing and helping my team define and reach their goals.”
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Community Involvement
Central Gardens Association, Board Member
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Background
I began my career in the mid-90s, working for ten years at GE Capital, where I started as a business development officer, followed by territory manager and then region director. Later, I led the SBA division at Evolve Bank and Trust and most recently served as the managing director of SBA lending at First Business, headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin.
More About Marty
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Education
- University of Mississippi, Bachelor of Business Administration with a focus on marketing and English
- University of Memphis School of Banking program
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Professional Affiliations
National Association of Government Guaranteed Lenders, Member
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Hometown
Southaven,
Mississippi
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Outside the Office
I enjoy attending Ole Miss sporting events, snow skiing, hiking, photography and, most of all, coaching my children in youth sports.