About Pathway Lending
A national leader in economic development lending, Pathway Lending is a Community Development Financial Institution that increases access to capital for underserved businesses in Tennessee & Alabama.
Our Mission
To provide lending solutions and educational services that supports the development, growth, and preservation of underserved small businesses, affordable housing, and sustainable communities. We are financing businesses and strengthening communities.
Our History
Created in 1999 as an economic development agency to increase access to capital for Tennessee businesses and certified as a Community Development Financial Institution by the US Treasury in 2002, we have a strong history of doing good work. We connect our clients with the resources they need to seed innovation and investment to create jobs and generate wealth in economically underserved communities. Our goal is no missed opportunities!
Our Target Market
Pathway Lending provides capital resources and educational services to businesses throughout Tennessee and Alabama; we also serve Kentucky through our Veterans Business Outreach Center. We focus our activities on underserved Target Markets that include businesses located in Qualified Investment Areas (as defined by low-income census tracts, poverty rates, and unemployment statistics) and African-American owned businesses.
Executive Team
Clinton B. Gwin
President & Chief Executive Officer
Amy Bunton
EVP | Chief Operating Officer
Barbara Harris, CPA, CGMA
EVP | Chief Financial Officer
Hank Helton
EVP | Chief Stakeholder Officer
Our Staff
Jeffrey Adams
Credit Analyst II
Alice Beshara
Project Manager
Lorraine Biggs, CPA
SVP Controller
Richard Bird, CPA
SVP Finance & Compliance
Mike Blackwell
Chief Credit Officer
Tracy Buckley, CEcD
Director, Commercial Real Estate
Nonee Cargle
Loan Documentation Coordinator
Rob Corrigan
Veterans Business Outreach Center Director
Loren Dabbs
VP Lending- Inside Sales
Marlee Davis
Digital Content Specialist
Keyunta Dawson
Senior Business Advisor- Business Development
Jowana Dunlap
Loan Application Intake Specialist
Jon Eisen
VP Lending- Middle Tennessee
Brandon England
Energy Efficiency Loan Program Director
Mark Evans
Internal Loan Review Director
Leslie Hayes
SVP Education and Entrepreneurship
Kristina Head
VP Lending- Chattanooga
Katie Hendrix
Director, Community Engagement
Keith Hickey
SVP Lending
Paul M. Hoffmann
SVP Economic & Social Impact
Paige Hoover, CPA
Senior Accountant
Dale Horne
SVP Grants & Contracts Accounting
Jodi Hosmer
Loan Operations Specialist
Premi John
Data Integrity Specialist
Rita Johnson
Administrative Specialist
Jarlecia Jones
VP Lending- Memphis
Bob Lancaster
Business Advisory Services Director
Carla Loveless, CPA
Senior Business Advisor
Alice Mallory
Loan Documentation Coordinator
T.J. Miller
Director of Digital Client Experience
Heather Mitchell
Credit Analyst II
Kathy Morrison
Managing Director - Business Advisors
Kim Murray
Credit Analyst lll
Aja Nowlin
Compliance Specialist
Jennifer Ogg
Executive Office Manager
George Ortega
Business Advisor Trainer (VBOC)
Erin Raffield
Marketing Strategist
Terry Randall
Loan Closing Manager
Lori Rochelle
Chief People Officer
Scott Schumann
Portfolio Manager
Thomas Sheffield
Director, Nashville Opportunity Fund
Josh Slater
Senior Business Advisor - Financial
Bruce Trimble
Senior Business Advisor, Financial
Kenechi Udeh
Staff Accountant
Ashley Verbert
IT & Systems Coordinator
Anne Weber
Senior Business Advisor, Strategic Planning
Daniel A. Wilson
SVP Loan Operations
Mason Worthington, CPA
Director, Tennessee Rural Entrepreneurship
Larry Wright
Special Asset Portfolio Manager
Ann Zack
Senior Business Advisor - Chattanooga
Our Board of Directors
Pathway Lending is a private, 501(c)3 organization governed by an independent board of directors. The board provides fiduciary and organizational oversight and ensures we achieve our mission of growing businesses and strengthening Tennessee communities.
Tom Hunter
Owner, American Heritage Trees
David Berezov
Associate Professor of the Practice of Engineering Management, Vanderbilt University School of Engineering
Dr. William H. (Herb) Byrd, III (Chairman)
Vice President for Public Service, University of Tennessee
Jon Davies (Vice Chairman)
Senior Vice President/Compliance Executive – Community Affairs and Contributions, Regions Financial Corporation
Ivanetta Davis-Samuels
Senior Vice President – General Counsel & Corporate Secretary, Meharry Medical College
Andre Gist
CEO, MIG Steel Fabrication
Cindy Herron
Vice President EnergyRight and Renewable Solutions, Tennessee Valley Authority
Hugh Queener
Chief Administrative Officer, Pinnacle Financial Partners
Our nonprofit is growing! Any open positions will be listed below.
Business Systems Specialist
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Supports the daily business technology operations through interaction with internal users and technology partners to administer setup, configuration, and optimization. Functions may include, but are not limited to, system & security administration, application user administration, data management, reporting dashboards, workflow, user training and support, and related activities. Consults with users to
JOIN OUR TEAM!
Looking to join a team that is dedicated to the growth and development of small businesses and sustainable communities across Tennessee? Pathway Lending is looking for dynamic individuals who are passionate about entrepreneurship and the success of small businesses and sustainable communities in Tennessee. With a vision of no missed opportunities, we are seeking to
