William Johnston

William Johnston has a robust background in finance and small business lending, currently serving as AVP SBB Underwriter at Live Oak Bank since November 2022. Prior experience includes a role as Small Business Loan Specialist at Bank of America and Team Lead for the SBA Loan Specialist at the U.S. Small Business Administration, where leadership was demonstrated in the Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program supporting numerous small businesses. William has also held positions as Loan Processor at BB&T and participated in internships at Northwestern Mutual and UBS, focusing on financial analysis and client engagement. An early role as Property Management Assistant at Brantley Properties included responsibilities in maintenance and emergency response. William holds a Bachelor's degree in Economics from the University of South Carolina.