Chad Thomason
About Chad Thomason
Chad Thomason serves as the Senior Vice President and Director of Commercial Real Estate Lending at ServisFirst Bank in Atlanta, GA. He has over 20 years of experience in commercial lending and has closed more than $400 million in commercial loans, specializing in various financing options.
Work at ServisFirst Bank
Chad Thomason serves as the Senior Vice President and Director of Commercial Real Estate Lending at ServisFirst Bank since 2018. He operates from the Atlanta, GA office, where he has been instrumental in managing a commercial loan portfolio valued at $130,000,000. Under his leadership, the bank has successfully closed over $400,000,000 in commercial loans, with a notable $93,000,000 closed in 2021. His role encompasses overseeing various financing options, including SBA 504 lending, medical office financing, and multi-family housing financing.
Education and Expertise
Chad Thomason has a strong educational background in business and finance. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration with a focus on Management Information Systems from Mercer University, where he studied from 1992 to 1996. He further enhanced his expertise by obtaining a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Kennesaw State University between 1999 and 2002. Additionally, he attended the LSU Graduate School of Banking and the Community Bankers Association Commercial Lending School, which contributed to his extensive knowledge in commercial lending.
Background
Before joining ServisFirst Bank, Chad Thomason worked at Integrity Bank as Senior Vice President of Commercial Lending from 2002 to 2008. His experience in the banking sector spans over two decades, during which he has developed a specialization in financing for assisted living, senior living, and active adult facilities. His diverse skill set includes providing commercial lines of credit and asset-based financing solutions.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Chad Thomason has demonstrated significant success in commercial lending. At ServisFirst Bank, he has closed over $400,000,000 in commercial loans, showcasing his ability to manage large-scale financing projects. His expertise in various financing options has positioned him as a key figure in the commercial real estate lending sector, contributing to the growth and success of the bank's lending portfolio.