Eric Welch

Eric Welch is an experienced financial professional currently serving as an SBA Business Lending Specialist and Senior Vice President at Dogwood State Bank since December 2024. Previously, Eric held the position of Senior Vice President and Commercial Lender at Timberland Bank, where a focus on client relationship development and diverse loan structuring was paramount. Eric also founded and served as President of Victory Business Capital, offering tailored commercial loan services across the country. Additional experience includes roles at Banner Bank, Columbia Bank, JPMorgan Chase, and a national business development role at Paxton Access Ltd, as well as early military service in the US Army. Eric holds a BS in Applied Economics from the University of San Francisco and multiple certifications in commercial lending and credit training.