Tom Owens

Tom Owens is an accomplished banking professional with extensive experience in SBA lending. Currently serving as SVP and Director of SBA Lending at Beacon Community Bank since May 2024, Tom previously held the position of VP of SBA Lending at Community First Bank - SC from January 2022 to May 2024, and served as SVP and SBA Director at Carter Bank & Trust for a brief period in 2021. Prior roles include SVP and Sales Manager for Government Guaranteed Lending at First Horizon Bank from November 2018 to March 2021, where Tom managed a team to achieve growth and operational excellence, and Senior Vice President of SBA Lending at Bank of America Merrill Lynch, focusing on expanding SBA lending opportunities across several states. Tom Owens holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Finance and Management from Ohio University.