Jeff Pugh
About Jeff Pugh
Jeff Pugh serves as the Vice President and SBA Relationship Manager at Fulton Bank, bringing extensive experience in government guaranteed lending and a strong background in commercial lending. He has been recognized as one of the top SBA lenders in the nation and has conducted workshops to educate small businesses on SBA requirements.
Work at Fulton Bank
Jeff Pugh currently serves as the Vice President and SBA Relationship Manager at Fulton Bank. He has held this position since 2020 and operates from Pottstown, PA. In this role, he focuses on managing relationships related to Small Business Administration (SBA) loans, providing expertise to clients seeking government-backed financing options.
Education and Expertise
Jeff Pugh studied at Dickinson College, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from 1986 to 1990. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his career in finance and lending. He has developed specialized knowledge in secondary market sales of SBA loans, enhancing his ability to serve clients effectively.
Background in Government Guaranteed Lending
Before joining Fulton Bank, Jeff Pugh had an extensive career in government guaranteed lending. He worked at Continental Bank/The Bryn Mawr Trust Company as Senior Vice President from 2006 to 2016, and later at First Resource Bank PA as Senior Vice President for a brief period in 2016. He also served as VP and SBA Program Manager at Univest from 2017 to 2020.
Achievements in SBA Lending
During his career, Jeff Pugh managed a government guaranteed lending unit that was recognized as one of the top 10 SBA lenders in terms of dollars lent in the Philadelphia SBA District Office from 2009 to 2012. He was also recognized as one of the top 100 lenders nationwide for SBA loans during the fiscal years 2009 to 2011.
SBA Workshops and Training
Jeff Pugh conducts SBA small business workshops and provides training on SBA requirements. His efforts in education and training help small business owners understand the complexities of SBA loans and navigate the lending process more effectively.