OUR LEADERSHIP TEAM

Live Oak Bank leadership continues to drive a company and brand associated with trust, expertise across our industries, and the highest level of customer service. If you have questions or feedback, please feel free to contact us.



  • James S. (Chip) Mahan III
    Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

  • William C. (BJ) Losch III
    President

  • Lee Williams III
    Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors

  • Jamie Bourgeois
    EVP – Energy and Infrastructure

  • Gareth Davies
    Head of Enterprise Risk Management

  • Micah Davis
    Chief Marketing and Communications Officer

  • Renato Derraik
    Chief Information and Digital Officer

  • Stephanie Mann
    Chief Strategy Officer

  • Angus McDonald
    EVP – Specialty Finance

  • Mike McGinley
    EVP – Small Business Banking

  • Mark Moroz
    EVP - Head of Deposits

  • Walt J. Phifer
    Chief Financial Officer

  • Greg Seward
    Chief Risk Officer and General Counsel

  • Courtney Spencer
    Chief Experience Officer

  • Steve Smits
    Chief Credit Officer

  • Dawn Thompson
    SVP – Government Relations