Axiom Bank, a Maitland-based community bank serving customers in Central Florida and beyond, promoted G. Hunt Dawkins to the position of VP, SBA division manager. In his new role, Dawkins will lead Axiom’s programs for extending government-guaranteed loans to small businesses.

Dawkins has more than three decades of experience in banking. He joined Axiom Bank in 2018 as VP, commercial relationship manager.

“By understanding the challenges local small business owners face, Hunt has been finding customized solutions that allow for growth and new jobs in Central Florida,” said Ted Sheppe, Axiom’s executive vice president of Commercial Banking. “We’re excited to have Hunt leading our effort in continuing to build a strong SBA business for the benefit of customers and the community.”