The partners of 44 Business Capital announced that Phillip Martin was recently hired as senior vice president and SBA loan officer for the Philadelphia market. Martin has most recently served as vice president, principal relationship manager, Business Banking Group at Wells Fargo Bank.

Martin has held a variety of financial positions at TD Bank, Citizens Bank and Commerce Bank. He will be responsible for building relationships to support the small business community in the Philadelphia district of the Small Business Administration. Additionally, Martin will be instrumental in leading the SBA Veteran Pledge Initiative at 44 Business Capital.

“[W]e are excited to introduce our newest loan officer for Philadelphia region, Phil Martin. Phil will be instrumental in supporting this vet pledge,” said Greg Poehlmann, president of 44 Business Capital. “Similar to the principals of 44 Business Capital, Phil has extensive experience managing diverse portfolios and banking relationships and understands the issues facing small businesses today.”

44 Business Capital LLC, headquartered in Blue Bell, PA is a direct lender leveraging the U.S. SBA’s 7a loan program giving small businesses greater access to capital.