Stephanie Castagnier Dunn currently serves as President of SBA Lending at Grasshopper Bank since September 2021 and holds the position of Council Member on the North Carolina Innovation Council since February 2022. Previously, Stephanie was President of SBA Lending at IncredibleBank and held various senior leadership roles including Senior Vice President and SBA Division National Sales Manager at First Bank, and Director roles at Live Oak Bank and SBA Complete, Inc. Known for establishing strategic partnerships and specializing in SBA lending for specific industries, Stephanie has achieved recognition as a top-ranked lender in the nation for multiple sectors. Additionally, a notable appearance as a contestant on NBC's The Apprentice highlighted Stephanie's competitive spirit. Stephanie holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree in International Business from McGill University.