Acclivity Financial Names Russell Grigg Senior Vice President

ORLANDO, Fla. - Aug. 6, 2026 - PRLog -- Acclivity Financial, a subsidiary of Citizens Bank and one of the nation's leading SBA lenders, today announced that Russell Grigg has joined the company as Senior Vice President. In this role, Grigg will originate SBA 7(a) and USDA Business & Industry (B&I) loans for small businesses across the United States.

Grigg brings more than 20 years of commercial lending experience spanning SBA, USDA, conventional, and structured real estate finance. He began his career in Metro Atlanta community banking, originating SBA 7(a), SBA 504, and owner-occupied commercial real estate loans before joining Ready Capital, where he originated more than $415 million in investment real estate financing nationwide.

Throughout his career, Grigg has arranged financing for more than 125 projects totaling over $1 billion across SBA, USDA, conventional, and non-recourse loan structures. He is also the Founder and Managing Director of StarMack Capital LLC, a self-storage development and investment firm, providing rare firsthand experience from both the lending and business ownership perspectives.

"I've known Russell for more than 20 years, and throughout that time he's built a reputation as one of the most respected professionals in our industry," said Russell Bryan, Executive Vice President of Acclivity Financial. "He's consistently delivered results, understands how to structure complex transactions, and has earned the trust of clients and referral sources alike. We're excited to welcome him to Acclivity, and I have every confidence he'll make an immediate impact on our team and the businesses we serve."

"I started my career helping small business owners access SBA financing, and returning to that work with one of the nation's leading SBA lenders is a full-circle moment," said Grigg. "Having borrowed, built, and guaranteed loans myself, I understand what business owners value most: responsive communication, clear guidance, and financing solutions that help them move forward. I'm excited to bring that perspective to Acclivity and the clients we serve."

Through Citizens Bank's SBA Preferred Lender status, Acclivity Financial provides SBA 7(a) financing of up to $5 million and USDA Business & Industry financing of up to $25 million for business acquisitions, expansion, owner-occupied commercial real estate, equipment purchases, refinancing, and working capital needs.

Small business owners, brokers, and advisors seeking SBA or USDA financing can contact Russell Grigg directly at russell.grigg@acclivityfinancial.com or 404-992-3505.

ABOUT ACCLIVITY FINANCIAL

Acclivity Financial, a subsidiary of Citizens Bank, is a nationwide small business lender specializing in government-guaranteed financing through the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). With more than 500 years of combined SBA lending experience, Acclivity delivers a streamlined lending process supported by local service and nationwide reach. For more information, visit us at https://www.citizensbank24.com/acclivityfinancial.