Michael Johnson Joins Celtic Bank's SBA Lending Team

SALT LAKE CITY, June 30, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Celtic Bank is pleased to announce that Michael A. Johnson has been hired as Vice President of Business Development in the bank's SBA and Commercial Lending Department. Johnson will be based in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Johnson joins Celtic Bank with more than 25 years of experience in the financial services industry.  Johnson began his career as a consultant for a mortgage banking and real estate company in New York. Most recently, Johnson worked as an independent commercial loan broker originating SBA 7(a) and 504 loans for small business owners throughout the country. "Over the past several years, I have had the opportunity to work with Celtic Bank on numerous occasions. I have always been impressed with the Bank's operational structure and levelheaded approach to underwriting." said Johnson.

"I am thrilled that Michael has joined our nationwide SBA lending team," said Christy Lester, Senior Vice President of SBA Lending at Celtic Bank.  "Michael's financial services background and his experience consulting with small business owners will serve us well as he works to increase the bank's SBA loan production."

Johnson holds a Bachelor's degree in Broadcasting Management from Western Michigan University and an MBA with a dual concentration in finance and marketing from Northwestern University. Johnson is a former member of the Board of Directors for Windy City Habitat for Humanity and several privately held companies.

About Celtic Bank
Headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, Celtic Bank is a leading nationwide small business lender specializing in SBA 7(a), SBA 504, USDA B&I, and conventional business loans. Business loan proceeds can be used for working capital, commercial real estate, commercial ground-up construction, equipment, inventory, business acquisition and debt refinance. Celtic Bank is an SBA Preferred Lender and currently the 6th largest SBA lender in the nation.  For more information, please visit www.CelticBank.com. 

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Christina Trujillo
Celtic Bank
801-363-6500
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