First Business Bank announced Alan Hice was hired as Vice President, SBA Lending.

“As our SBA team continues to grow, we’re very pleased that Alan Hice joined us,” said Marty Ferguson, Managing Director of SBA Lending. “His depth of experience with SBA loans is impressive as is his knowledge of the entire SBA loan process. With that level of expertise, Alan is a great resource for businesses to help them understand how to access SBA loans to grow their businesses.”

Hice brings over 20 years of direct SBA lending experience. While currently originating loans nationwide, his previous experience includes credit underwriting and closing loans, which serves him well in guiding loans from start to finish. He prides himself on finding the right financing solution while taking a creative approach no matter the scenario — whether it's acquisition, expansion, startup, construction and refinance, among many others. He appreciates the ambition and foresight it takes to own a small business.

Hice earned a bachelor’s in finance from the University of Tennessee and lives in Tennessee