First Internet Bank Continues SBA Expansion – New Senior Business Development Officers Join Lending Team

First Internet Bank announced today that two new Senior Business Development Officers have joined its Small Business Administration (SBA) Lending team. With the additions of Jared Johnson and Ryan Kroge, First Internet Bank continues to expand its footprint and support for small business owners nationwide.

“Jared and Ryan each have a proven track record for helping customers navigate the SBA lending process,” said Vice President, National SBA Sales Manager Mark Gibson. “Small business owners are essential to our economy; it’s our goal to provide the best customer service, industry knowledge and access to capital they need to succeed in this challenging economy.”

Jared Johnson is a top-performing SBA professional, joining from BankUnited. Past experience includes similar positions with Community Bank and US Bank. He received his B.A. from California State University and his M.B.A. from University of Redlands.

Ryan Kroge also joins from BankUnited. He was previously with Huntington National Bank and CF Bancorp. Ryan graduated from Oakland University with a B.S. in Finance and received his M.S. from Walsh.

Mr. Gibson added, “Our newest additions further underscore First Internet Bank’s ongoing commitment to small business. Both Jared and Ryan bring passion and expertise that benefits our clients and our team.”

About First Internet Bank

First Internet Bank opened for business in 1999 as an industry pioneer in the branchless delivery of banking services. With assets of $4.3 billion as of June 30, 2020, the Bank provides consumer and small business deposit, consumer loan, residential mortgage and specialty finance services nationally. The Bank also offers commercial real estate loans, commercial and industrial loans, SBA financing and treasury management services. Additional information about the Bank, including its products and services, is available at www.firstib.com. The Bank is a wholly owned subsidiary of First Internet Bancorp (Nasdaq: INBK).