Republic Business Credit announced the addition of Brian Resutek as Senior Vice President, Southeast Regional Manager. Resutek brings nearly two decades of experience in factoring, commercial finance, banking and business development. He joins a team at Republic that has grown by more than 20% in the first half of 2024 alone, adding seven key new hires in the past 90 days.
 
Resutek brings deep industry knowledge in addition to his dynamic finance background, particularly supporting growing businesses across the apparel, textile, furniture, accessory, flooring, and food and beverage industries.

“When we identify a candidate with the talent and experience of someone like Brian, we work hard to recruit them to our growing team,” Republic CEO Stewart Chesters said. “Brian not only expands our Southeast partnership with Renasant Bank, but he also enables us to support more manufacturers and distributors across one of the fastest growing economic regions.”

Resutek most recently worked both as an account executive and business development officer for one of the largest privately held factor and finance companies in the U.S. He oversaw client and account management, new business development and both factoring and asset-based loan opportunities. He also spent nearly a decade at Branch Banking & Trust, or “BB&T,” in the bank’s commercial finance sector.
 
“I truly enjoy the challenge of growing, partnering and collaborating across the Southeast for Republic and Renasant Bank.  I have been following Republic Business Credit’s growth and success for some time, and the opportunity to help build their Southeast presence was something I couldn’t pass up,” Resutek said.

Resutek earned a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from the University of Michigan’s Ross School of Business. He also served as head manager under legendary football coach Lloyd Carr, overseeing 15 student managers. He earned an MBA from University of Georgia’s Terry School of Business and completed Harvard University’s 18-month business analytics program in 2020.

In his new role, Resutek will assess and build new client relationships, working closely with Republic President Robert Meyers.

“Republic is fortunate to have Brian joining with his level of experience, and our team will be better as a result,” Meyers said. “Brian is a known and well-respected professional in the Southeast region, and he is another reflection of our strategy to build a business that includes the best and brightest people throughout our key markets.”

When he’s not working on new business or growing relationships with clients, Resutek competes in ultramarathons and other endurance-related challenges along with spending time with his family. Additionally, he volunteers for the local YMCA, where he is a board member, as well as other local nonprofits.