In October 2022, the National Association of Government Guaranteed Lenders (NAGGL) Board of Directors voted to appoint Davina Bergin, Evolve Bank & Trust, to fulfill a vacant lender term through December 2024.  

Tony Wilkinson, President and CEO of NAGGL, welcomed Bergin to the Board of Directors, stating, “Davina has proudly served on the Board of Directors in the past and is shining example of an industry leader.” Bergin previously served as a director for more than 20 years and was the recipient of the Association’s Legislative Advocate of the Year award.

Bergin has more than 30 years of experience in SBA Lending. Prior to joining Evolve Bank & Trust, she was Senior Vice President, Chief Development Officer for immito, LLC. Bergin has also served in numerous senior management roles including Senior Vice President, SBA Production Director for Umpqua Bank; Vice President, SBA Market Manager, Rabobank; Executive Vice President, Coast National Bank; and Vice President, SBA Lending Mission Community Bank.