Corey Townsend

Corey Townsend is an accomplished financial professional with extensive experience in business development, portfolio management, and legal analysis. Currently serving as SVP and GGL Business Development Officer Manager at Ameris Bank since January 2014, Corey specializes in originating SBA 7(a) Government Guaranteed loans. As a Partner at Townsend and Company, LLC, Corey demonstrates strong leadership in business development. Previously, Corey held various significant roles at Merrill Lynch, where notable achievements included a revenue growth of 62% in 2011 and facilitating a $72 million bid for a privately-owned company. Corey's early career includes positions at Morgan Stanley, the IRS Office of Chief Counsel, and MetLife, highlighting a diverse background in finance and law. Corey holds a Juris Doctor from Thurgood Marshall School of Law and a Master of Science in Finance from Georgia State University.