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10 construction lending experts
These ten bankers have managed construction lending in their own roles, from construction loan administration and portfolio management to leading construction lending departments. A reader can learn how banks build and run their construction lending businesses.
Professionals to explore
01—10Anna Choi
LinkedInExperience: Regional Executive Vice President & Manager of CRE & Construction Lending · Cathay Bank
Regional Executive Vice President & Manager of CRE & Construction Lending at Cathay Bank since 2025, and the profile describes a banking career specialized in commercial real estate and construction lending. The profile also lists Senior Vice President Manager at Cathay Bank since 2010 and First Vice President Branch Manager Team Leader at Preferred Bank (2005–2010).
John Fultz II
LinkedInExperience: Construction Lending Manager · C&F Bank
Construction Lending Manager at C&F Bank since 2023. Former VP, Construction Perm Origination Manager Underwriter (2022–2023) and AVP, Construction Underwriter (2016–2021) at C&F Bank, and Construction Account Administrator (Account Manager) at TowneBank Mortgage (2015–2016).
Karen McGuire
LinkedInExperience: Director of Construction Lending · Liberty Bank, N.A.
Director of Construction Lending at Liberty Bank, N.A. since 2021, where the profile says McGuire manages the Liberty Bank construction lending department. Former Executive Vice President, Construction Lending Manager at Grandpoint Bank (2012–2018) and Construction Credit Director at Pacific Premier Bank (2018).
Lisa Bott
LinkedInExperience: Construction Lending Manager · First Horizon Bank
Construction Lending Manager at First Horizon Bank since 2020 and former Construction Lending Manager at IBERIABANK (2014–2020). Former Sr Construction Loan Coordinator at Old Florida Bank (2013–2014), Construction Loan Coordinator at Mercantile Capital (2011–2013) and Relationship Team Administrator, Homebuilder Finance Group at Regions Bank (2006–2011).
Scott Thomas
LinkedInExperience: SVP Construction Lending Management · Axos Bank
SVP Construction Lending Management at Axos Bank since 2014. Former SVP Construction Special Assets Manager at Pacific Western Bank (2009–2010), SVP Construction Commercial Real Estate Loan Management at Affinity Bank (2005–2009) and VP Construction Loan Portfolio Manager at Hawthorne Savings (1994–2005).
Shane White
LinkedInExperience: Senior Vice President, Director of Construction Permanent Lending · Cadence Bank
Senior Vice President, Residential Construction Lending at Synovus since 2026 and former Senior Vice President, Director of Construction Permanent Lending at Cadence Bank (2019–2026). Former Sr. Vice-President, Construction Permanent Lending at BBVA (2005–2016). The profile describes building and leading construction to permanent lending programs, with experience in product development, policy and process design and training programs.
Thomas Hopkins, MBA
LinkedInExperience: Senior Vice President Construction Lending Manager · Citizens Business Bank
Senior Vice President Construction Lending Manager at Citizens Business Bank since 2021, a role the profile headline gives as Head of Construction Lending at Citizens Business Bank. Former Vice President Construction Lending Manager at Infinity Bank (2019–2021) and Vice President at Pacific Premier Bank (2010–2019).
Tom DeGregorio
LinkedInExperience: Senior Vice President - Construction & Commercial Lending Manager · North American Savings Bank
Senior Vice President - Construction & Commercial Lending Manager at North American Savings Bank since 2008; the profile also lists Assistant Vice President - Construction Loan Officer at North American Savings Bank (2008–2024). Former Vice President Finance at Cimarron Homes, LLC (2003–2008).
Tracy Fentress
LinkedInExperience: Construction Loan Manager · Stock Yards Bank & Trust
Construction Loan Manager at Stock Yards Bank & Trust since 2023, where the profile says Fentress leads a team of five overseeing a $1B+ construction loan portfolio, managing the full lifecycle from closing through final draw. Former Construction Specialist II at Republic Bank (2015–2023).
Tyler Wright
LinkedInExperience: Executive Vice President - Construction and A&D Lending · Shore United Bank
Executive Vice President - Construction and A&D Lending at Shore United Bank since 2025 and former Regional President - Greater Baltimore & Annapolis there (2023–2025). The profile describes managing a portfolio of residential land acquisition, development and construction loans and commercial real estate loans.
Choose the right perspective
Match the person's loan type to your question, since residential construction-to-permanent lending, commercial construction and land development loans each carry different risks and processes. Also consider whether you need someone who leads a construction lending group or someone who runs loan administration and draws day to day.
Questions to take into the conversation
- 01How do you manage draws and inspections so that funds track actual construction progress?
- 02What do you look for in a builder or sponsor before approving a construction loan?
- 03How do you handle a project that runs over budget or falls behind schedule?
Reaching construction lending experts
How can I contact one of these construction lending experts?
Pick one of the 10 people on this page and choose "Book a paid call", or describe your project to find others. You offer a fee for a 15-minute call or a written answer, Instant Expert finds the person's work email and sends the invitation, and they decide whether to accept. The list covers 10 companies, including Cathay Bank; C&F Bank and Liberty Bank, N.A., based on profile data retrieved on October 4, 2026. Being listed here doesn't mean someone has agreed to take calls.
How much does it cost to reach construction lending experts?
You choose the offer, starting at $5 per person. It includes Instant Expert's 20% fee, so an offer that pays the person $100 costs you $125. You're charged only when the person books the call or sends the answer.
What if they don't reply?
You pay nothing. Instant Expert sends follow-up reminders, and if the person hasn't booked or answered within 7 days, the request expires and any hold on your card is released. You can invite several of the 10 people on this list at once and cap your total spend, so you pay only for the ones who accept.
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