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Mike Gest is a seasoned professional in SBA lending with a career spanning over a decade. Currently serving as the Sr SBA Business Development Officer at Climate First Bank since December 2024, Mike previously held significant roles including Vice President of SBA Business Development at Byline Bank and Vice President of SBA at Town Bank. Prior to these positions, Mike contributed to Huntington National Bank as Vice President and Assistant Vice President in SBA roles, and gained experience as a Senior Credit Analyst at Ridgestone Bank and First Bank Financial Centre. Mike began a career in finance with U.S. Bank, working in various analyst roles. Mike holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.