Brett Childers brings over two decades of commercial banking and lending expertise to his role as Business Development Officer for Flatbay Capital's Orlando market. With a career built on sound credit judgment, relationship-driven business development, and a deep understanding of the financial needs of small and mid-sized businesses, Brett is ideally positioned to connect Orlando-area business owners with the flexible, non-bank CRE solutions Flatbay Capital provides.

Brett has held executive and senior roles across commercial banking and consulting platforms throughout his career. His most recent roles include Vice President of Business Services at Orlando Credit Union, where he directed commercial, small business, and mortgage lending strategy, and Senior Consultant at First Call Business Consulting, where he advised business owners on financial strategy and growth. Known for thinking beyond the transaction, Brett has consistently distinguished himself as a trusted advisor who takes the time to understand where his clients have been, where they are now, and where they're headed — a philosophy that aligns seamlessly with Flatbay Capital's approach to private credit.

At Flatbay Capital, Brett works with business owners who need flexible, short-term capital solutions secured by owner-occupied commercial real estate. Whether a company is navigating a covenant issue, approaching a loan maturity, seeking a cash-out, or simply looking for an alternative to traditional bank financing during a period of transition, Brett brings the credit acumen and relationships to find a path forward. He serves as the firm's boots-on-the-ground resource for the Orlando metro, delivering institutional-quality lending judgment with the speed and flexibility of a private credit fund.