News Summary

Climate First Bank, the world’s first FDIC-insured, values-based, digital-forward community bank, has hired Jake Newcomb as Vice President and Senior Business Development Officer in its SBA Lending Division. Newcomb, who joined the bank in March 2025, brings over twelve years of experience in SBA finance and business development. His role will focus on expanding access to financing for business acquisitions, franchises, and working capital credit requests, particularly in the Greenville, SC market. His addition aims to support small business growth through enhanced commercial lending, aligned with the bank’s broader goal of combating the climate crisis.