First Internet Bank promoted David Bybee to the newly created role of senior vice president, government guaranteed lending. In his new role, he will oversee all aspects of First Internet Bank’s Small Business Administration (SBA) Lending operation, from origination through servicing.

“Since his arrival, David has been a driving force behind our growth, helping us to become one of the nation’s Top 10 SBA 7(a) lenders,” Nicole Lorch, president and chief operating officer of the bank, said. “His expertise in SBA lending, coupled with his outstanding leadership skills and risk perspective, make him the ideal person to lead our high-achieving SBA team.”

“I am honored to assume this new role and excited to take on these additional responsibilities,” Bybee said. “Our SBA lending team has attained tremendous success in a short period of time, increasing our total funded 7(a) production to $610 million in 2024, a 44% increase year over year. However, what is even more impressive to me is our team’s commitment to serving the small business community.”

He has previously served in a variety of leadership positions, most recently as vice president, senior credit officer at First Internet Bank. He worked in bank supervision roles with the Federal Reserve Bank for 17 years and has also held positions with Atlantic Capital Bank, SouthState Bank and other banks in the Southeast. Bybee is a graduate of Southern Methodist University.