Gulf Capital Bank (GCB) is pleased to announce the Bank has established a new Small Business Lending Group, (SBA) with industry leader and veteran banker Saman Noorani and Underwriter Sebastian Aguirre. Saman has over 20 years of SBA lending experience in SBA loan origination, underwriting, closing and secondary market sales. Saman is an industry leader in the SBA space and currently serves as Secretary and Board Member of the Houston Association of Government Guaranteed Lenders, (HAGGL).
“Saman will further complement our established focus on commercial and real estate lending serving the banking needs of owner operated businesses in the Houston metropolitan area and surrounding counties to become the trusted relationship bank of choice for Houstonians and their businesses,” shared J. Downey Bridgwater, Chairman and CEO.
“As an independent Texas bank, Gulf Capital Bank provides competitive products and an exceptional customer experience to its banking customers,” said Noorani. “It is a privilege for me to be part of this growing company and I look forward to helping Houstonians and their businesses thrive.”
“The strategic addition of Saman to our team will strengthen GCB’s position in the Houston market as it moves toward becoming the trusted relationship bank of choice for Houstonians and their businesses,” shared Ignacio Pujol, Jr., EVP and Market President for the Memorial/Spring Branch-West Houston Market. “I’m looking forward to working with Saman as she helps us build GCB and its ability to serve the greater Houston community for many years to come.”
“We are excited to have Saman and Sebastian join our growing team,” said Jonathan Homeyer, GCB’s President and Chief Lending Officer. “Saman’s lengthy experience and proven success in Houston banks will be invaluable as we strive every day to serve the Houston community through high-touch relationship banking.”