Cheryl Johnson

Cheryl Johnson has dedicated her 17-year career to expanding access to capital for minority-owned, women-owned, and underserved businesses. As a senior SBA lending specialist at Indymae, she brings both technical expertise and genuine passion to every client relationship.

Cheryl has deep experience navigating SBA 7(a) and Express loan programs, and has developed strong partnerships with CDFI lenders and community development organizations that allow her to find solutions for clients who may not qualify through traditional channels. She has originated over $150 million in SBA-backed loans throughout her career.

Her approach is deeply personal — she takes time to understand each business owner's story, goals, and challenges before identifying the right path forward. Cheryl is also a sought-after speaker at entrepreneurship conferences and SCORE workshops nationwide.

"Access to capital shouldn't depend on who you know — it should depend on what you've built."

— Cheryl Johnson