COLUMBUS, Ohio (February 21, 2025) - In a prestigious acknowledgement of service to Ohio small businesses, Telhio Credit Union was announced Coleman's SBA 7(a) Credit Union of the Year for 2024. This award is vested by the Coleman Report through nationwide nominations for outstanding SBA lending professionals and institutions that significantly contributed to the small business lending community.
As Ohio's #1 SBA lender among credit unions, Telhio is a fervent supporter of small business owners and employees, which comprise of more than two million individuals across the state. The announcement was released on Friday, Jan. 31, recognizing Telhio's superior Business Services team in their loan assistance of 40 startup businesses in fiscal year 2024, developing 801 new jobs as a result.
"As we reflect on the achievements of the past fiscal year, it is important to recognize and celebrate the diligent efforts of Telhio's Business Services team," said Telhio CEO Derrick Bailey. "These professionals are paving the way for Ohio's small businesses and our members who rely on us as community advocates for financial stability."
The Coleman Report is a premier provider of resources for small business bankers, offering valuable information to help reduce the risks in small business lending. Coleman's 2025 SBA Lender Award Winners consisted of 16 lending companies and individuals throughout the U.S. Telhio's distinction included five team members from their Business Services department who displayed excellence in their field: Nicholas LeBeau, SBA Eligibility Officer; Skyla Coleman, Business Banking Relationship Manager; Colleen Zebrowski, Business Banking Relationship Manager; Chris Parrish, VP, Commercial Relationship Manager; and Karl McDowell, VP, Commercial Relationship Manager.
Business bankers play a crucial role in supporting small businesses by facilitating access to the Small Business Administration (SBA) 7(a) loan program. During the SBA fiscal year, these dedicated professionals have gone above and beyond to ensure that entrepreneurs and small business owners receive the financial assistance they need to start, grow, and sustain their businesses.
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About Telhio
As Ohio's top SBA (Small Business Administration) lending credit union, Telhio serves more than 68,000 individuals, families, and businesses across central and southwestern Ohio with the newest innovative financial technology, while providing personalized service for each member. Founded in 1934, and owned and governed by its members, Telhio's core values of caring, commitment and integrity guide
each action and decision the credit union makes. As we celebrate 90 years, we renew our pledge to putting people over profit, and thank our members for continued trust and support.
Telhio offers 12 branching offices in Ohio and nearly 4,000 shared branching locations nationwide. Telhio is open to anyone who lives, works, worships, or goes to school in central and southwestern Ohio and participates in the highest level of combined federal and private share savings insurance available, insuring deposit accounts up to $500,000. (Federally insured by NCUA. Additional coverage up to $250,000 provided to consumer account holders by Excess Share Insurance Corporation, a licensed insurance company.)
