Derek King
About Derek King
Derek King serves as the Vice President of SBA Lending at Customers Bank, a position he has held since 2019. He has extensive experience in the banking sector, having worked in various roles at several financial institutions over the past two decades.
Current Role at Customers Bank
Derek King serves as the Vice President of SBA Lending at Customers Bank, a position he has held since 2019. He operates in the Jacksonville, Florida area, where he focuses on providing Small Business Administration (SBA) loans to support local businesses. His role involves assessing loan applications, managing client relationships, and ensuring compliance with SBA lending guidelines.
Previous Experience in Financial Services
Derek King has extensive experience in the financial services industry. Prior to his current role, he worked at Florida Business Development Corp. as Vice President from 2014 to 2017. He also held the position of Commercial Lender/Vice President at SunTrust Bank from 2008 to 2013. His career includes various leadership roles at institutions such as Riverside Bank, BB&T, and Bank of America, where he developed expertise in commercial lending and financial advisory.
Education and Academic Background
Derek King earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Accounting and Finance from the University of South Florida. His studies spanned from 1992 to 1995, providing him with a solid foundation in financial principles and practices that support his career in banking and finance.
Career Timeline
Derek King's career in banking spans several years and various roles. He began as an Assistant Vice President at Bank of America from 1996 to 1999. He then progressed to Vice President positions at BB&T from 1999 to 2002, Riverside Bank from 2002 to 2004, and later at SunTrust Bank from 2008 to 2013. After a role at Florida Business Development Corp., he joined Customers Bank in 2019.