As a business development officer at Live Oak Bank, Romondo McEachern brings specialized expertise to the Wilmington market with over 12 years of financial services experience. His focus is building meaningful partnerships with local businesses while delivering customized financial solutions that fuel their growth and long-term success. Before joining the Live Oak team, Romondo led the business banking department at a leading credit union, where he guided entrepreneurs through every phase of their business lifecycle. His team successfully distributed more than $3 million in grants supporting low-income and minority-owned businesses. Prior to that role, he managed relationships with 250 community banks at a leading FinTech company, crafting comprehensive growth strategies spanning digital transformation, deposit expansion and customer acquisition initiatives. Romondo's professional journey has been driven by a singular purpose: empowering small businesses with the financial resources and expertise they need to reach their full potential.