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Robert F. Faucett, Jr.

Spartanburg

Summary

I am a seasoned, 29 year results-driven executive with extensive experience in strategic leadership and operational excellence. Proven asset-based lending and factoring track record in driving growth, optimizing processes, and fostering team collaboration. Exceptional skills in strategic planning, financial management, and stakeholder engagement. Adaptable and reliable, consistently achieving high-impact results in dynamic environments. A self starter.

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience

Work History

Vice President

Flexent | Chesapeake Bank
01.2012 - Current

The accounts receivable/factoring and asset-based lending subsidiary of Chesapeake Bank. Office in Spartanburg, SC and service referral sources nationwide.

  • Offering factoring, ABL, and ledgered lines.
  • Developed bank referral and fee income program.
  • Educate client bank lenders & credit administration on the solutions of factoring and ABL.
  • Network with consultants, accountants, financial intermediaries, turnaround groups, and business owner peer groups as a delivery platform of Flexent products.
  • Developed marketing collateral for presentation and discussions with referral sources and prospects.
  • Portfolio represents 40% of Flexent’s total.

Executive Vice President

Magnolia Financial, Inc.
01.1999 - 01.2012

An accounts receivable/factoring financing firm with annual sales volume exceeding $130MM. Started with company during its de novo phase.

  • Developed the company’s contracts/agreements.
  • Established the company’s marketing and sales strategies.
  • Cultivated strategic alliances and referral partners.
  • Created the company’s credit underwriting, compliance and portfolio management processes.
  • Created rolling budget with President and CFO.
  • Experienced in client work-outs strategies and legal pitfalls.
  • Managed company’s sales team.

Business Development Officer

Private Business Incorporated
01.1998 - 01.1999

At its peak, PBI was the nation’s leading developer of technology-driven solutions that helped community and regional banks manage/provide accounts receivable financing to small and medium sized businesses.

  • Served as Business Development Officer to 7 of the company’s client banks in South Carolina, North Carolina and Georgia.
  • Consulted/educated lenders and business owners on the benefits of accounts receivable financing.
  • Top 5 producer among 17 BDO’s in the southeast region.

Business Development Officer

Member Bank Leasing
01.1996 - 01.1998

A commercial and municipal equipment leasing company working with community banks to offer equipment leasing services to their commercial and industrial customers.

  • Generally managed the company’s affairs as a business development officer in South Carolina and North Carolina.
  • Responsible for forty client bank relationships and developed markets where the company’s client banks were located.
  • Used presentation and negotiation skills to successfully recruit banks and vendors to use Member Bank equipment finance programs.
  • Consistently the company’s top sales producer.

President

Faucett Construction, Inc.
01.1989 - 01.1996

Founder of company specializing in new residential construction/sales in Spartanburg County.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Economics/Finance

University of South Carolina Upstate
Spartanburg, South Carolina
01.1989

Skills

  • Collaborative team management
  • Strategic networking skills
  • Analytical decision-making
  • Critical thinking

Affiliations

  • International Factoring Association (2011-Present)
  • Secured Finance Network (2024-Present)
  • Association for Corporate Growth (2024-Present)
  • Upper South Carolina Risk Management Association (2022-Present); Immediate Past President (2025)
  • Carolinas & Virginia Regional Risk Management Association (2022-Present); Secretary (2025)
  • Upstate Workforce Investment Board – Board Member (2005-Present); Chairperson (2010-2012)

Timeline

Vice President

Flexent | Chesapeake Bank
01.2012 - Current

Executive Vice President

Magnolia Financial, Inc.
01.1999 - 01.2012

Business Development Officer

Private Business Incorporated
01.1998 - 01.1999

Business Development Officer

Member Bank Leasing
01.1996 - 01.1998

President

Faucett Construction, Inc.
01.1989 - 01.1996

Bachelor of Science - Economics/Finance

University of South Carolina Upstate
Robert F. Faucett, Jr.