Andrew Harris
About Andrew Harris
Andrew Harris serves as the Vice President of SBA Business Development at Customers Bank, bringing 15 years of experience in executive recruiting within the government guaranteed lending sector. He emphasizes transparent client service and has a background as a business owner and SBA borrower, which informs his approach to financing solutions.
Work at Customers Bank
Andrew Harris serves as Vice President of SBA Business Development at Customers Bank. He has been in this role since 2023, operating remotely from Springfield, Missouri. In this position, he focuses on providing financing solutions tailored to owner-occupied commercial real estate purchases, business acquisitions, and partner buyouts. His experience in the government guaranteed lending space informs his approach to client service, emphasizing transparency and communication.
Previous Experience in Executive Recruiting
Before joining Customers Bank, Andrew Harris spent 15 years in executive recruiting within the government guaranteed lending sector. He owned and managed The Confero Group from 2007 to 2022, where he developed expertise in identifying talent and building teams for various organizations. Additionally, he worked as an SBA Business Development Associate at Fund-Ex Solutions Group from 2022 to 2023, further enhancing his knowledge of SBA lending.
Education and Expertise
Andrew Harris studied at the University of Phoenix, specifically at the John Sperling School of Business, where he earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree. His studies, which took place from 2005 to 2009, focused on Business and Information Systems. This educational background supports his professional endeavors in business development and lending.
Background in Business Ownership
Andrew Harris has personal experience as a business owner and SBA borrower. This background provides him with a unique perspective that he applies in his current role at Customers Bank. His firsthand knowledge of the challenges and opportunities faced by business owners enhances his ability to connect with clients and understand their financing needs.