Republic Business Credit was founded by entrepreneurs and has grown into a nationally recognized commercial finance company that now operates as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Renasant Bank (“RNST”). Republic provides asset-based lending, factoring and E-commerce lending to entrepreneurial and private equity-owned businesses across the country. Our experienced and award-winning team will understand your unique needs and empower you to achieve your goals.
RBC’s story begins with its founding in New Orleans by its CEO & founder, Stewart Chesters.
RBC launches offices in Houston & Chicago.
Successfully completed two portfolio acquisitions.
Awarded Emerging Growth Company Award by the Louisiana Chapter of the Association for Corporate Growth.
Surpasses more than 100 active clients.
RBC Appoints Robert Meyers as its President, Managing Member and is awarded Top 40 Under 40 by the Secured Finance Network.
Awarded Small Deal “Turnaround of the Year” by Turnaround Management Association for an oilfield service company.
RBC acquires Continental Business Credit, adding more than 70 clients in California and expanding Asset-Based Lending.
Matthew Begley is appointed Chief Operating Officer and Board member.
RBC expands Traditional (Non-Recourse) Factoring Product with additional hires in Los Angeles, California.
RBC launches its E-commerce Asset-Based Loan Product.
RBC adds legal department at New Orleans headquarters.
RBC becomes wholly-owned subsidiary of Renasant Bank (“RNST”)
RBC expands into the Southeast with new office in Atlanta and launches its own Field Exam Group.
RBC Awarded "Best Company to work for" by the Secured Finance Network and ABF Journal.
Robert Meyers is elected President of the Secured Finance Network for a one year term as its youngest President in 80 years.
Our company's achievements and contributions within the secured finance industry are also regularly acknowledged through prestigious industry awards.
Matthew Begley
Diane Wagner
Brian Daray
Katherine Seghers
Van Nguyen
Toya Tyler and Katherine Seghers
RBC recognized for company culture and leadership by two prestigious industry associations.
William Kemp
Christy Morgan
Gammie Chang and Danika Louis
Leigh Guglielmo
Brian Resutek
Robert Meyers
Diane Wagner
Great Places to Work
Diane Wszalek
Diane Wagner and Leigh Guglielmo
Brian Daray
Diane Wszalek and Melissa Baines
Rob Meyers
Danika Louis
Yoselyn Mendez
Eric Dorner
Melissa Baines
William Kemp
Danika Louis
Eric Dorner
Robert Meyers
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