Kathy Pleasant is a seasoned finance professional with extensive experience in SBA lending and commercial banking. Currently serving as Senior Vice President & Director of SBA Lending at Republic Bank, Kathy has held various leadership roles including Vice President at PNC and Fifth Third Bank, as well as Vice President & Director of SBA Lending at Republic Bank and Vice President in Commercial & SBA Lending at First Financial Bank. Kathy earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications from Western Kentucky University between 1979 and 1983.