Oscar Mendez is an experienced banking professional with a comprehensive background in SBA lending and business development. Currently serving as Senior Vice President and SBA Lending Manager at Ocean Bank since February 2023, Oscar has previously held significant roles including Senior Vice President and SBA Business Development Officer at Pacific National Bank, and Vice President positions at Marquis Bank, Bank of the Ozarks, and several other financial institutions. Throughout a career spanning over two decades, Oscar has excelled in developing and managing loan and deposit portfolios, originating various types of loans, and fostering strong business relationships to meet sales objectives across multiple banking organizations.