Business Banking

Bankers Who Know Your Business by Name

Our business services team brings decades of local commercial banking experience to your business. Real relationships, local decisions, and answers fast.

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100+
Combined Years in Banking
Local
Decision-Making
1954
Serving Since
Free
Member Consultations

Meet the Business Services Team

Experienced commercial bankers dedicated to helping your business start, operate, and grow. Call us at 253-964-3113.

Patrick Horan

Patrick Horan

Chief Revenue Officer

Patrick's banking career spans over 30 years. He started with Puget Sound Bank and over the years honed his skills in commercial lending including CRE term and construction as well as C&I. He is experienced in underwriting, presenting, and closing commercial loans. Patrick is excited to be part of ACU and its commitment to members and business services products.

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Sean Agustin

Sean Agustin

Chief Experience Officer

Sean oversees credit union operations, sales, and marketing, bringing more than 19 years of experience across business development, lending, frontline service, management, and operations. His career began at a small community bank and later included eight years in the large-bank environment. Through operations, sales, and marketing he works to improve the end-to-end member experience while supporting business owners as they start, operate, and grow.

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Jason Lopez

Jason Lopez

VP, Business Services

Jason brings nearly 30 years of commercial banking experience to ACU. Relationship-focused and hands-on, he works directly with business owners to structure lending and cash management that fits how each business actually operates. He joined ACU in 2016 as a Business Banking Officer and Commercial Lender before becoming Vice President of Business Services in 2026. His background includes roles with Umpqua Bank, Bank of America, Edward Jones, and Wells Fargo, with experience in banking management and financial advising.

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Ryan Horan

Ryan Horan

VP, Credit Risk

Ryan brings 19 years of experience in commercial banking and lending, with expertise in commercial real estate (CRE), commercial and industrial (C&I), SBA, and small business lending. After beginning his career at a mid-sized bank, he joined a mid-sized credit union, where he advanced into leadership roles overseeing business development, underwriting, and portfolio management. Throughout his career, Ryan has led high-performing lending and credit teams, helping drive sustainable growth while maintaining a strong focus on sound risk management. He is committed to supporting responsible lending practices, prudent credit oversight, and the long-term financial success of ACU's members and the communities they serve.

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Renee Martin

Renee Martin

AVP, Business Services

Renee brings more than 35 years of experience in commercial banking, with expertise in commercial lending, credit, portfolio management, and business development. Her career includes leadership roles at Kitsap Credit Union, Bank of the Pacific, Timberland Bank, and Wells Fargo. She joined America's Credit Union in 2020 and serves as AVP of Business Services, overseeing the commercial lending process while supporting policy development and mentoring her team. Renee is known for her steady leadership and commitment to helping local businesses thrive.

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One Team, Every Business Need

From day-to-day accounts to major financing, the business services team connects you to the right products across ACU.

Business Accounts and Cards

Checking, savings, and business Visa cards built for how your business operates, with no monthly transaction fees and same-day deposit availability.

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Business Loans and SBA

Term loans, lines of credit, commercial real estate, construction, and SBA financing, underwritten and decided locally by bankers who know the market.

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Cash Management

ACH origination, remote deposit, bill pay, payroll, and more, all set up and supported by your dedicated business services contact.

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A Banking Partner, Not a Call Center

Member-owned means your business works with real bankers who make decisions locally and stay with you as you grow.

Local Decision-Making

Credit and lending decisions are made right here by your ACU team, not routed to an out-of-state office.

Decades of Experience

Over 100 combined years of commercial banking experience in lending, credit, and cash management.

One Point of Contact

You get a named banker who knows your business, not a ticket number and a rotating queue of agents.

Full Business Toolkit

Accounts, cards, lending, SBA, and cash management under one roof, coordinated by one team.

Complimentary Consultations

Sit down with a banker to review accounts, lending, and cash management at no cost to ACU members.

Serving Since 1954

ACU has banked the military community and South Sound businesses for more than 70 years. Your business is not a new account to us.

How to Get Started

Connecting with the business services team is simple, and the first conversation is on us.

1

Reach Out

Call 253-964-3113 or send us your details. A local commercial banker will connect with you.

2

Tell Us About Your Business

We learn how your business operates and where it is headed so we can recommend the right fit.

3

Get a Tailored Plan

We match accounts, lending, and cash management to your goals, with decisions made locally.

Contact a Business Account Representative

Tell us a little about your business and a local commercial banker will reach out within one business day.

Tell Us About Your Business

Share a few details and a local commercial banker will reach out within one business day. Prefer to talk now? Call 253-964-3113.

For your security, never include full card or account numbers, your PIN, passwords, or one-time codes.

Working With the Business Team

Answers to the questions business owners ask most often before reaching out.

Call the business services team directly at 253-964-3113, or request an appointment through the ACU website. You can also visit any branch. A local commercial banker will connect with you to talk through what your business needs.
The team helps with business accounts and cards, business lending including SBA loans and commercial real estate, and cash management tools such as ACH origination, remote deposit, bill pay, and payroll. They match the right products to how your business actually operates.
Yes. Consultations with the ACU business services team are complimentary for members. You can sit down with a banker to review accounts, lending, and cash management options at no cost and with no obligation.
ACU serves South Sound businesses and the military community, and has done so since 1954. Membership is open to many. Contact the business services team at 253-964-3113 to confirm eligibility for your business.
Yes. Loan decisions are made locally by the ACU business services team, not routed to an out-of-state office. That means faster answers and a banker who understands the South Sound market your business operates in.
Requirements vary by entity type and generally include an EIN letter, business license, and formation documents. The business services team will walk you through the exact list for your structure. See the Business Accounts page for details.

Disclosures

Membership required. Loans subject to credit approval. America's Credit Union is a federally chartered credit union insured by the NCUA up to $250,000 per ownership category. NMLS #449181. Equal opportunity lender.

Let's Talk About Your Business

Reach the business services team directly. Consultations are complimentary for members, and decisions are made locally.