Peachtree Group has appointed Zach Chandler as SVP, strategy, government lending.
In this role, he will lead strategic initiatives and business development for the company’s expanding government lending platform, which includes programs backed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and other federally guaranteed loan programs.
“Zach’s leadership and experience in the government-guaranteed lending space will be instrumental as we continue to scale our platform,” said Greg Friedman, managing principal/CEO, Peachtree.
Chandler brings nearly a decade of experience in government-guaranteed lending and commercial finance. He joins Peachtree from Thomas USAF Group, one of the nation’s largest originators of USDA and SBA loans, where he most recently served as SVP, government-guaranteed lending. During his tenure, he helped expand the firm’s lending capabilities, strengthen borrower relationships and align growth strategies across financial partners.
Earlier in his career at Thomas USAF Group, he held roles as VP and commercial loan officer, where he was responsible for loan origination, credit evaluation and client relationship management. His experience includes leading due diligence and underwriting processes for middle-market borrowers and developing customized financing structures across industries.
“The addition of the USDA Business & Industry Loan Program enhances our ability to provide flexible, long-term financing for projects in smaller or underserved markets, areas where traditional bank lending has pulled back,” said Friedman. “Integrating USDA lending into our broader credit platform expands our reach, diversifies our capital solutions and allows us to support borrowers across the full spectrum of commercial real estate and operating businesses.”
