BHG Financial Promotes Executives To Strengthen Risk And Regulatory Standards

BHG Financial (BHG), a national provider of financial solutions to professionals, consumers, and financial institutions for over 23 years, announced the promotion of three key executives in risk and regulatory relations. These promotions highlight BHG's commitment to maintaining high standards within risk, regulatory, and compliance sectors.

"BHG’s emphasis on regulatory affairs, risk, and compliance standards is something we pride ourselves on. This critical area sets us apart in the fintech and banking industry. I have the utmost faith in Gale, John, and April as they proceed into the next chapters of their very respected careers," said Albert Crawford, BHG Financial CEO, Chairman, and co-founder.

With over 37 years of industry experience, including 25 years at the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Gale Simons-Poole joined BHG in 2016 as the Chief Regulatory Relations Officer. Leveraging her extensive knowledge in banking operations, credit, regulatory filings, and mergers, Simons-Poole will now serve as Chief Risk Officer. She will safeguard BHG's interests by effectively managing and mitigating business risks.

John Henrie has been with BHG Financial for two years after spending 35 years with the FDIC. As the new Chief Regulatory Relations Officer, Henrie will navigate all regulatory and compliance matters. He will also be responsible for building and maintaining relationships with state and federal regulatory bodies while setting BHG Financial's regulatory strategy.

April Brissette: Executive Vice President, Administrative and Operational Risk

April Brissette has over 17 years of tenure at BHG Financial. She has served as Chief Credit Officer, President of the SBA Lending Division, and most recently as Chief of Staff to the CEO. As Executive Vice President, Administrative and Operational Risk, Brissette will oversee strategic projects and act as a bridge between various stakeholders to streamline government affairs, compliance, and legal processes.

About BHG Financial

BHG Financial is a national leader in providing financial solutions to professionals and financial institutions. Since 2001, BHG has provided over $18.5 billion in loans, helping customers achieve greater financial flexibility in their business and personal lives. With customizable financing options, a simplified process, longer loan terms, and personalized service, BHG Financial's approach to lending sets it apart in the market.

BHG Financial also provides high-quality assets to over 1,600 national banks that are members of its Institutional Network. Members have access to BHG's advanced loan delivery platform and premium regulatory services. Partially owned by Pinnacle Bank (PNFP), BHG has headquarters in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and Syracuse, New York. In 2021, Bankers Healthcare Group rebranded to BHG Financial to represent its growth and dedication to expanding services.

For more information about BHG Financial's services and offerings, visit BHG Financial.