U.S. SBA Associate Administrator to Attend!
Thomas Kimsey
America West is pleased to announce that U.S. SBA Associate Administrator Thomas Kimsey will be joining us at this year’s event.
Mr. Kimsey looks forward to connecting directly with SBA leaders—hearing about your experiences, discussing the challenges you’re facing, exploring potential solutions, and sharing important updates from SBA headquarters.
This is a unique opportunity to engage with Thomas beyond a single session, with opportunities for one-on-one conversations and meaningful dialogue throughout the event.
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Thought leaders
Hilda Kennedy
Founder/President
AmPac Business Capital
Jim Kahler
Executive Vice President
Gulf Coast Small Business Lending
Jackie Bogdan
Director, SBA Operations
Northwest Bank
Michael Johnston
SVP - Head of SBA Lending
Bankwell Bank
Elijiah Gray
SVP, SBA Market Executive
Banesco
Lance Sexton
EVP, Servicing & Liquidation
Phoenix Lender Services
Harvey Torres
EVP, Dir. Prod. Systems & Dev.
Harvest Small Bus. Finance
Marty Ferguson
SVP - Director of Gov. Lending
North State Bank
Field Study Locations
Brick & Mortar
Deerfield Ranch Winery
Deerfield Ranch Winery
"The decision to lean into sparkling came naturally to us.
Champagne has been a key part of our love story from the beginning, there to help us celebrate milestones, and a region we have explored often, for research and pleasure. As Matt began experimenting with the traditional sparkling method, he found that his meticulous style, scientific background, and appreciation of precision are perfectly suited to the craft of fine sparkling wines.
Deerfield Ranch Winery
Deerfield Ranch Winery
Deerfield Ranch Winery
“Wine should be good and good for you.”
PJ and Robert met at Berkeley in 1968, where Robert helped keep PJ’s Italian sports cars running. In return, PJ gave him a winemaking kit, sparking Robert’s passion for wine. In 1972, he made his first wine in his Berkeley garage and won Best of Show at the California State Fair.
A decade later, they left city jobs to follow their dream of owning a winery. In 1982, they purchased Deerfield Ranch and converted the horse barn into their first winery. In 2000, they expanded to a 47-acre property on Highway 12 in Kenwood. Today, Deerfield Ranch Winery remains family owned, producing about 20,000 cases annually.
SBA Lending Mastery: Best Practices
America West returns to California this year as a HIGHLY ENGAGING event tailored specifically for SBA lenders seeking to deepen their expertise and collaborate with peers in an intimate, high-impact setting.
America West brings you SBA Lending Mastery: Best Practices for Building, Maintaining & Evolving your Program.
With limited attendance to ensure meaningful interactions, the event will provide in-depth sessions on the full lifecycle of an SBA lending program, from initial setup to long-term success. Expert-led discussions will cover best practices for building a strong foundation, maintaining compliance, refining loan policies, managing risk, and evolving your program to adapt to market shifts. Participants will engage in focused workshops, case studies, and peer-to-peer conversations to exchange insights, tackle challenges, and refine strategies for program growth. This collaborative format ensures attendees leave with actionable solutions and the tools to elevate their SBA lending programs. Recommended for SBA Organizational leaders.
REGISTRATION OPENS IN OCTOBER