Ann Franklin currently serves as Vice President of SBA Lending at Scale Bank, focusing on expanding the bank's SBA program and attracting customers for loans to fund business acquisitions and real estate purchases. Prior to this role, Ann Franklin spent 17 years at Wells Fargo, progressing through various positions including SBA Business Development Officer, SBA Business Loan Underwriter, and Asset Based Lending Sales Associate, gaining extensive experience in SBA lending and underwriting across multiple industries. Ann Franklin began a professional career at Wipfli LLP as a Staff Accountant, where foundational skills in financial analysis were developed. Ann Franklin holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from St. Catherine University.