Mike Souta
About Mike Souta
Mike Souta is a Real Estate Loan Officer at Grow Financial Federal Credit Union, where he has worked since 2017. With extensive experience in finance and banking, he serves as a trusted advisor to business and commercial clients in the Tampa/St. Petersburg area.
Work at Grow Financial Federal Credit Union
Mike Souta has been employed at Grow Financial Federal Credit Union since 2006. He currently holds the position of Real Estate Loan Officer, a role he has occupied since 2017. In this capacity, he provides lending solutions tailored to the needs of business and commercial clients. Prior to his current role, he served as a Relationship Specialist IV for 11 years. His work is focused in the Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida area, where he has developed strong relationships with clients.
Previous Experience in Real Estate and Finance
Before joining Grow Financial Federal Credit Union, Mike Souta worked as a Senior Account Executive Mortgage Loan Officer at HSBC from 2003 to 2005. He also held the position of Financial Representative at Springleaf Financial Services from 2005 to 2006. His earlier career included a role as a Sales Representative at Rentokil Initial from 2000 to 2003 and as an Account Manager at Initial Security Inc from 1993 to 2000. This diverse experience has contributed to his expertise in finance and lending.
Education and Expertise
Mike Souta studied Business Management and Finance at Morton College from 1990 to 1992. He also attended Lewis University, where he achieved a Private Pilot certification in 1990. His educational background, combined with his extensive experience in banking, credit, and risk management, has equipped him with a strong knowledge base that he applies in his current role.
Background in Sales and Account Management
Mike Souta began his career in sales, working as a Sales Representative at Rentokil Initial from 2000 to 2003. He then transitioned to account management at Initial Security Inc, where he worked for seven years. This foundational experience in sales and account management has informed his approach to client relations and service delivery in the financial sector.