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DENNIS TYNES

Regional Vice President – Mississippi & Louisiana

Dennis serves as our Regional Vice President for the Mississippi and Louisiana markets and is responsible for managing our Area Market Managers in both states, as well as leading all business development activities and client relationship support throughout the Mississippi Gulf Coast.

Mr. Tynes is an accomplished financial professional with over 15 years of experience in enabling small businesses to access critical capital and achieve sustainable growth. As a newly appointed Regional Vice President for Southern Capital Funding, Dennis brings his deep expertise in SBA loan origination, credit evaluation, and client relationship management to empower entrepreneurs. Dennis combines analytical acumen with a client-focused approach to advance Southern Capital Funding’s mission of providing accessible capital to drive small business success across the region.

As Principal at Sprout Community Development Entity (CDE), Dennis played a pivotal role in securing New Markets Tax Credits (NMTC) and other funding sources, helping underserved businesses obtain capital that would have otherwise been out of reach. His work facilitated transformative growth for these businesses through strategic public-private partnerships and tailored financing solutions.   With prior roles as an SBA Business Development Officer for Bank of George, Patriot Bank and Voyager Funding, Dennis has originated and managed compliant SBA 7(a) and 504 loans, expanded lending portfolios, and built robust referral networks. 

Dennis holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Mississippi State University. 

Please contact Dennis with any commercial real estate lending or business funding requests via email at dtynes@southcapfunding.com. 

TERENCE JOHNSON

Area Market Manager 

Terence is our Area Director in Jackson and covers the central and northern markets in Mississippi. He is a 25+ veteran of the finance and lending industries and has held senior management positions with several national companies.

Prior to joining Southern Capital Funding Network, Terence held the position as Area Manager for Community Loans of America. He has also worked as the Division Manager for Main Street Finance, CompuCredit, and Advance America. He was also the Regional Sales Manager for Associates First Capital.

Terence is an ex-college athlete, having played football for Troy University. He is also an excellent golfer.

EDUCATION

Mr. Johnson is a graduate of Troy University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business.

Please contact Terence to discuss any commercial real estate lending or business funding requests you may have via email at tjohnson@southcapfunding.com.