Michael Short

Michael Short is a seasoned finance professional with extensive experience in government guaranteed lending. Currently serving as VP Regional Government Guaranteed Lending Specialist at Bank OZK since December 2024, Michael specializes in SBA 7a and 504 lending. Prior roles include VP SBA Senior Credit Underwriter at Cadence Bank from January 2020 to November 2024, AVP SBA Portfolio Manager at Ameris Bank from December 2015 to January 2020, and Credit Analyst at United Community Bank from March 2015 to December 2015. Michael holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Management, with a minor in Financial Management and Entrepreneurship, from Clemson University, completed in 2014.