Nicholas J. Pittas, most recently senior vice president and the industry leader for defense contracting and government services with TBK Bank, a subsidiary of Triumph Bancorp, joined United Capital Funding, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Gulf Coast Bank & Trust, as national sales manager.
Pittas has more than 30 years of sales and marketing experience within the commercial finance and banking industry. In his new role at United Capital Funding, he will work with the senior management team to collaborate and oversee the execution of the firm’s strategic marketing initiatives, as well as manage its business development outreach through United Capital Funding’s offices in Nashville, TN; Chicago; Los Angeles; and Columbus, OH.
“I am thrilled to have the chance to work with the entire United Capital Funding team, a cohesive and well-tenured team with a long track record of success,” Pittas said. “I look forward to building upon this firm’s 25-year foundation of success as we align our common goal of partnering with everyday small businesses.”
Pittas previously spent more than 10 years at Wells Fargo Capital Finance and Wells Fargo Bank. He was also recently active in the professional services council and the Charleston Defense Contractors Association. Additionally, throughout his career, he has been active in the International Factoring Association, the Secured Financed Network, the Association for Corporate Growth and the Turnaround Management Association. Lastly, as part of Pittas’ new role, United Capital Funding opened an additional office in the Charleston, SC, area.
“Nick is an excellent fit to lead and expand our business development efforts,” Ivan Baker, CEO of United Capital Funding, said. “Under his direction, we can confidently enter new regional markets and increase our footprint in industries including government contracting.”
