{"url":"https://newsforagent.com/news/2026-10-14/american-momentum-bank-connie-lucero-sba-hire","markdown_url":"https://newsforagent.com/news/2026-10-14/american-momentum-bank-connie-lucero-sba-hire.md","title":"American Momentum Bank Hires Connie Lucero for SBA Credit Role","headline":"American Momentum Bank Adds Connie Lucero as Senior SBA Credit Officer in Denver","description":"Connie Lucero joins American Momentum Bank as senior vice president and senior SBA credit officer, bringing 28 years of banking experience to the $2.8 billion lender.","section":"Leadership","published_at":"2026-10-14T16:23:46+00:00","modified_at":"2026-10-14T16:23:46+00:00","author":"News Desk","key_takeaways":["Connie Lucero joined American Momentum Bank as senior vice president and senior SBA credit officer.","Lucero brings 28 years of banking experience and most recently served as senior credit underwriter at Phoenix Lender Services.","American Momentum Bank reported total assets of $2.8 billion as of June 30, 2026."],"companies":[{"name":"American Momentum Bank","is_primary":true,"profile_url":"https://akta.pro/company-profiles/0008jkq/american-momentum-bank","website":"https://www.americanmomentum.bank"}],"source":{"publisher":"PRLog","title":"American Momentum Bank grows SBA division with new hire in Denver","url":"https://www.prlog.org/13176737-american-momentum-bank-grows-sba-division-with-new-hire-in-denver.html"},"other_sources":[],"tags":["Leadership","American Momentum Bank"],"body_markdown":"Connie Lucero joined [American Momentum Bank](https://akta.pro/company-profiles/0008jkq/american-momentum-bank) as senior vice president and senior SBA credit officer, the bank said in a [PRLog](https://www.prlog.org/13176737-american-momentum-bank-grows-sba-division-with-new-hire-in-denver.html) announcement on October 14, 2026. Lucero brings 28 years of banking experience to the role and most recently served as senior credit underwriter at Phoenix Lender Services.\n\n## Lucero's Role in the SBA Lending Division\n\nLucero will work as part of American Momentum Bank's Tampa, Fla.-based SBA Lending Division. A Colorado native, she is located between Boulder and downtown Denver. \"Connie brings extensive banking and SBA credit experience that will be valuable as we continue to grow our SBA lending capabilities,\" the bank said in the announcement.\n\nLucero began her banking career as a proof operator and advanced through a variety of roles during her nearly three decades in the industry. Her career includes experience with Phoenix Lender Services, Evolve Bank & Trust and First Citizens Bank. She earned a Master of Business Administration from Keller Graduate School of Management and a bachelor's degree in business management from Metropolitan State University of Denver. She has also been involved with the National Association of Government Guaranteed Lenders, where she has served on committees. \"I look forward to working with Pat and the rest of the SBA team to help grow the department,\" Lucero said.\n\n## American Momentum Bank's Recent Leadership Moves\n\nAmerican Momentum Bank appointed Robert \"Bo\" Scott as President and CEO in April 2026, succeeding James Wolfe, who remained on the board, according to akta.pro [company records](https://akta.pro/company-data). Scott was recruited from Sunflower Bank, where he served as chief banking officer. The bank reported total assets of $2.8 billion as of April 2026 in the press release announcing the appointment.\n\n## Earlier SBA Expansion Hires\n\nAmerican Momentum Bank hired Elise Petras-Roper as vice president of SBA lending in September 2026, bringing 35 years of commercial banking experience, PRLog reported. She has provided over $500 million in financing to businesses across the U.S. In December 2025, the bank entered the South Florida SBA market with the hire of Michael Burke as VP, SBA Business Development Officer, based in Fort Lauderdale, according to akta.pro company records.\n\nAmerican Momentum Bank, a Texas-chartered banking association, reported total assets of $2.8 billion as of June 30, 2026. The bank has 18 full-service banking centers in Texas and eight full-service banking centers in Florida.\n","publisher":{"name":"News for Agent","url":"https://newsforagent.com"}}