Blake Cranor

Blake Cranor is a seasoned professional in small business lending, currently serving as the VP - Small Business Lending and Analyst Team Manager at Live Oak Bank since July 2017. Previous roles within the bank include VP - Small Business Lending, AVP - SBA General Lending, and various AVP positions focused on credit underwriting. Blake has extensive experience managing small business client portfolios, providing financial strategy advice, and ensuring compliance with lending guidelines. Prior to Live Oak Bank, Blake held an internship with Total Quality Logistics, focusing on freight coordination and market analysis, and gained coaching experience with I'm Possible Training. Educational qualifications include a degree from Washington and Lee University, earned in 2017.