Truliant Wins Four SBA Awards from the Coleman Report

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (February 17, 2026) – Truliant Federal Credit Union was recently honored with four Small Business Administration awards for 2026 from the Coleman Report. The Coleman Report is the leading provider of information to small business bankers.

The awards honor Truliant’s SBA lending team for its strong performance and leadership, reflecting an ongoing commitment to excellence.

“The entire SBA team has done an exceptional job, and I’m especially proud of the individual recognition received by Don Jackson for his leadership and several of our team members. These awards are truly well deserved,” said Anderson Langford, Truliant’s Chief Credit Officer.

The Coleman Report named Truliant the 2026 Credit Union Lender of the Year. Among its achievements, Truliant was the   top SBA 7(a) loan originator among U.S. credit unions for the second year in a row, approving $224 million in loans—more than double the previous year. Truliant also rose to 31^st nationally among all SBA lenders, driven by a strong lending team and an expanded business development network.

Don Jackson was named 2026 Credit Union SBA Executive of the Year. Jackson, Senior Vice President of SBA Lending, was honored for leadership and expanding small business access to capital, driving portfolio growth with disciplined credit quality, and strengthening Truliant’s SBA platform. Jackson was noted for deepening relationships nationwide, reinforcing Truliant’s reputation as a trusted SBA lending leader.

Truliant’s Shem Doupé, SBA business development officer, was named the SBA Rising Star Lender of the Year. In 2025, Doupé closed just under $13 million in SBA 7(a) loan volume. Doupé is a former business owner and brings firsthand insight into the realities that entrepreneurs face, allowing him to connect with borrowers in a meaningful and practical way.

Truliant’s Ryan Collins was named Coleman’s SBA Business Development Officer of the Year. Through early November 2025, Collins exceeded $70 million in SBA 7(a) loan closings. Collins was noted as a thoughtful, relationship-driven professional who earns clients’ trust through his reliability and problem-solving skills.
 
About Truliant Federal Credit Union
Truliant is a mission-driven, not-for-profit financial institution based in Winston-Salem. It improves lives by providing great service and straightforward financial solutions. Truliant was chartered in 1952 and serves 334,000+ members. A top 100 U.S. credit union, Truliant has more than 35 branches in North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia.

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