As an SBA Business Development Officer for Valley National Bank, Michael’s primary duties include developing and structuring loans and marketing other banking products and services to SBA eligible businesses. Michael services the Southwest Coast of Florida from Tampa south to Naples. Before this role, Michael was a loan underwriter and managed the Loan Express program for a Tampa, FL based community bank.

Noel graduated from Colorado State University with a BS in Business Admin/Management. In 2003 he started his banking career as a part time teller. He continued working on the personal side of banking as a personal banker, and later in home lending. In 2010 Noel switched from personal banking to business banking, and recently helped a national bank with their re – introduction of their business banking segment. Noel has worked in the Miami area during the past 16 years, giving him a lot of experience and knowledge surrounding that community. Noel is active with Habitat for Humanity, Junior Achievement, Chapman Partnership and March of Dimes.

Scott McBride began his banking career when he joined First Union National Bank in 1998.  The training he received as a Financial Specialist, covered all areas of banking, including licensing as a securities trader and insurance agent.  He used this training and his knowledge of the Central Florida market to focus on commercial lending.  Eventually he realized how valuable SBA Loan programs could be for his clients and their businesses and took a position focusing specifically on SBA 7(a) lending.  His passion is working with business owners and entrepreneurs to help them accomplish their goals. 

Garrett serves as the SBA Business Development Officer Team Lead .He has more than 13-years of SBA lending experience. He began his career in 2005, focusing specifically on the SBA loan program and Industrial Revenue Bonds in and around the Detroit area. Throughout his career, Garrett’s had the opportunity to participate in all aspects of the SBA lending process including, application, closing and servicing; giving him a unique perspective and understanding of the program and how it can be navigated successfully. Garrett moved to Tampa in 2009 and joined Valley in 2013. 

Orlando joined Valley as an SBA Business Development Officer for New Jersey in 2019. He has over 30 years of banking experience. He is an expert in SBA Financing as well as other areas of commercial lending. He is a former President of the Hispanic American Chamber of Commerce of Passaic County and member of multiple business groups and organizations. 

Orlando joined Valley as an SBA Business Development Officer for New Jersey in 2019. He has over 30 years of banking experience. He is an expert in SBA Financing as well as other areas of commercial lending. He is a former President of the Hispanic American Chamber of Commerce of Passaic County and member of multiple business groups and organizations.