Connie Castaldo has been an SBA lender for over 30 years, providing financing for thousands of borrowers nationwide. Connie joined the Gulf Coast Small Business Lending team in 2012 and served as the National Sales Manager from 2017-2022. In 2022, Connie made the decision to return full-time to her true passion of business development so that she would have the opportunity to directly assist even more entrepreneurs as they fulfill their dreams. Connie’s lending expertise includes business acquisitions, franchises, real estate financing, and construction and she has a Master’s Degree in Organizational Behavior and a BBA in Marketing from The University of Texas. When not originating SBA loans, Connie’s hobbies include house flipping, interior design, pilates, swimming, and spending time with her kids.