John Fitzgerald

John Fitzgerald is a seasoned business development professional with extensive experience in the financial services sector. Currently serving as Vice President of Business Development at Bankwell since April 2025, John previously held the same title at Ready Capital from December 2021 to April 2025. Prior to that, John was Assistant Vice President of Business Development at Celtic Bank, specializing in SBA loan origination and maintaining a nationwide referral network. John's earlier roles include Bar Manager at Maggie McFlys and Associate District Manager at ADP, where responsibilities encompassed business development and client relationship management within the small business market. John holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance and Investments from Western Connecticut State University, complemented by a minor in Spanish.