Alyshia Bennett

About Alyshia Bennett

As Southeast Regional Small Business Banking Director at Valley Bank, I lead the strategy and growth of our Small Business Banking Division across Florida and Alabama. I work with a talented team to deliver tailored lending, deposit, and treasury management solutions to businesses within our community. My career has been built on helping entrepreneurs access the capital and resources they need to grow. I am especially committed to supporting women- and minority-owned businesses by expanding access to funding, financial education, and networks through Valley Bank’s Women in Business & Community focused programs.I’m passionate about building high-performing teams, driving results, and creating pathways for small businesses to thrive in the Southeast region.

Experience

1. Senior Vice President, Regional Sm Business Banking Director - Florida & Alabama Markets

   Valley Bank

   Aug 2025 — Present · US

   Oversee strategy and performance of the Small Business Banking Division across Florida and Alabama. • Lead and mentor teams of bankers focused on serving businesses under $30M in annual revenue. • Drive growth through acquisition of new clients and expansion of existing relationships. • Scale Valley Bank’s small business lending programs, with a focus on businesses under $5M in annual revenues. • Champion initiatives that expand access to capital for minority- and women-owned businesses

Education

• Florida Atlantic University

  Business Administration and Management, General

Skills

• Branch Management
• Small Business Lending
• Loan Origination
• Customer Service
• Team Building
• Credit
• Retail Banking
• Loans
• Sales
• Relationship Management
• Commercial Banking
• Mortgage Lending
• Banking
• Home Equity Lines of Credit
• Commercial Lending
• Home Equity Loans
• Lines of Credit
• Leadership
• Credit Analysis
• Consumer Lending