Conor McCarthy is an accomplished professional in the lending and portfolio operations sector, currently serving as the Director of Lending and Portfolio Operations at Grow America, where responsibilities include designing and managing processes for small business lending products nationally. Previous roles include Director of Lending, Senior Loan Officer - Northeast Market Manager, and Loan Officer at National Development Council, where valuable experience in SBA and non-SBA product origination and underwriting was gained. Conor also held positions as Assistant Vice President at New York Business Development Corporation, Director of Entrepreneurial Services at South Bronx Overall Economic Development Corporation, and Workforce Development Administrator at Neighbors Link. Educational credentials include an MBA in Finance and Management from New York University, an MPA from Baruch College, and a BA in History and Political Science from Colorado College.