LOB - Leadership updates

WILMINGTON, N.C., Dec. 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Live Oak Bancshares announced today that Ewa M. Stasiowska has been named Chief Risk Officer (CRO) of the company. Stasiowska also assumes the role of CRO of Live Oak Bank. Stasiowska is a senior risk management executive with more than two decades of experience overseeing enterprise, financial, operational, and model risk functions within regulated financial institutions. Previously, she was Senior Managing Director at Webster Bank, where she was responsible for Enterprise, Model, and Financial Risk. While there, she led the design and implementation of enterprise-wide risk and control frameworks, strengthened governance structures, and

WILMINGTON, N.C., Aug. 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Live Oak Bancshares announced today the appointment of Jeffrey W. Lunsford to its board of directors. Lunsford has also been appointed to the board of directors of Live Oak Bank. "As a successful entrepreneur and financial technology expert, Jeff brings a deep level of technical expertise to our board," said Live Oak Bancshares Chairman and CEO James S. (Chip) Mahan III. "His skill sets are an excellent match for Live Oak as we continue to redefine what it means to build a community bank of the future." Lunsford is a technology veteran with three decades of experience leading fintech, internet and software companies. He currently serves

WILMINGTON, N.C., May 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Live Oak Bancshares announced the appointment of Patrick T. McHenry to its board of directors effective May 21, 2025. McHenry has also been appointed to the board of directors of Live Oak Bank. "It is a privilege for Live Oak to have the astute financial and policy expertise of Patrick's caliber join our board of directors," said Live Oak Bancshares Chairman and CEO James S. (Chip) Mahan III. "His service to the U.S. government, and experience as former chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, will be a valuable addition to our leadership as Live Oak continues its mission to be America's small business bank." McHenry currently

WILMINGTON, N.C., Sept. 19, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Live Oak Bancshares announced the appointment of Yousef A. Valine to its board of directors effective September 15, 2022. Valine has also been appointed to the board of directors of Live Oak Bank. "We are very pleased to welcome Yousef to our board of directors," said Live Oak Bancshares Chairman and CEO James S. (Chip) Mahan III. "He brings exceptional perspective and depth of experience in financial services and will be a valuable addition as Live Oak continues on its mission to be America's small business bank." Valine has more than 37 years of broad experience in financial services, including 24 years at Wachovia and 13 years as Fi

WILMINGTON, N.C., July 20, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Live Oak Bancshares announced the appointment of Casey S. Crawford to its board of directors effective today. Crawford has also been appointed to the board of directors of Live Oak Bank. "We are very pleased to welcome Casey to our board of directors," said Live Oak Bancshares Chairman and CEO James S. (Chip) Mahan III. "His depth of executive experience, including lending expertise, will be an excellent addition to our board as Live Oak Bank continues on its mission to be America's small business bank." Crawford is Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Movement Mortgage, a top 10 national retail mortgage lender. He is also the chai

WILMINGTON, N.C., Feb. 23, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Live Oak Bancshares announced today the appointment of David G. Lucht to its board of directors effective immediately. Lucht has also been appointed to the board of directors of Live Oak Bank. “David has been part of the heart and soul of Live Oak since its earliest days,” said Live Oak Chairman and CEO James S. (Chip) Mahan, III. “We are thrilled to have him join the board and continue leading the organization with the incredible level of dedication and acumen that has helped get us where we are today.” Lucht is a founding member of the Live Oak Bank team and most recently served as executive vice president of credit before retiring in