Zach Chandler has been appointed as Senior Vice President of Strategy, Government Lending at Peachtree Group
Peachtree Group ("Peachtree"), a leading commercial real estate investment firm overseeing a diversified portfolio of more than $9 billion, announced the appointment of Zach Chandler as senior vice president of strategy, government lending.
In this role, Chandler will lead strategic initiatives and business development for Peachtree's expanding government lending platform, which includes programs backed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture ("USDA") and other federally guaranteed loan programs.
Chandler brings nearly a decade of experience in government-guaranteed lending and commercial finance. He joins Peachtree from Thomas USAF Group, one of the nation's largest originators of USDA and SBA loans, where he most recently served as senior vice president of government-guaranteed lending. During his tenure, he helped expand the firm's lending capabilities, strengthen borrower relationships and align growth strategies across financial partners.
Earlier in his career at Thomas USAF Group, Chandler held roles as vice president and commercial loan officer, where he was responsible for loan origination, credit evaluation and client relationship management. His experience includes leading due diligence and underwriting processes for middle-market borrowers and developing customized financing structures across industries.
Chandler earned a bachelor's degree in finance from the University of Georgia's Terry College of Business.