Ryan Furstenau

Ryan Furstenau is a seasoned finance professional with over 20 years of experience in small business lending. Currently serving as Vice President at Live Oak Bank since May 2018, Ryan specializes as an SBA senior loan officer with national PLP capability, focusing on exit strategy advisory and buyer financing for third-party M&A, partner buy-outs, key manager and employee acquisition, owner-occupied commercial real estate, and franchises. Prior roles include Vice President and SBA Business Development Officer at Wells Fargo from December 2008 to May 2018, Vice President and SBA Business Development Officer at Banco Popular from May 2005 to December 2008, and SBA Business Development Officer at Zions Bancorporation from December 2002 to May 2005. Ryan holds a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and Finance from Northern Illinois University, completed between 1997 and 2000, and attended the United States Air Force Academy from 1994 to 1996.