Rochelle N. Fields Lauded for Continued Excellence in Banking and Finance
Rochelle N. Fields brings more than 20 years of successful experience to her current role
Currently a loan specialist at the U.S. Small Business Administration, she plays a pivotal role in supporting small businesses affected by natural disasters.
ROCHESTER, NY, March 03, 2025 /24-7PressRelease/ — Rochelle N. Fields has been selected for inclusion in Marquis Who’s Who. As in all Marquis Who’s Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
Ms. Fields has established herself as a distinguished expert in small business and commercial banking, with a career spanning over two decades. Currently serving as a loan specialist at the U.S. Small Business Administration, she plays a pivotal role in supporting small businesses affected by natural disasters by appropriating loan funding for losses and damages. Her expertise is further recognized through her membership in industry-related organizations, such as Omega Nu Lambda, The National Society of Leadership and Success and the American Business Women’s Association.
Prior to being promoted to her current role, Ms. Fields was a supervisor from 2020 to 2024. Before that, she served as a business banking relationship manager II at ESL Federal Credit Union from 2017 to 2019, following her initial role at the firm as a business banking relationship manager from 2015 to 2017.
Ms. Fields’ career journey also includes her position as director of business lending at PathStone Corporation from 2013 to 2015, where she was instrumental in expanding access to capital for underserved communities. In 2013, she briefly held the position of SBA credit officer and vice president at JPMorgan Chase & Co. Her earlier experience includes working as a small business administration analyst at M&T Bank from 2006 to 2013 and as a document prep specialist for the preceding three years.
Educationally, Ms. Fields’s achievements have been foundational to her success, earning a Master of Business Administration from the University at Buffalo, The State University of New York in 2012, an accomplishment she regards as one of her most notable achievements. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts in sociology from the same institution. Currently pursuing a doctorate in organizational management at National University, she continues to expand her knowledge and skills.
In addition to her academic pursuits, Ms. Fields has obtained several certifications that have enhanced her professional capabilities. She became certified in commercial loans to small businesses in 2016 and earned an economic development financial professional certification in 2014.
In recognition of her achievements, Ms. Fields has received various accolades, such as being named to the Dean’s List at National University in 2024 and receiving recognition as a Black Scholar by the Urban League of Rochester. Outside of professional duties, she is involved civically, primarily through fundraising for The National Multiple Sclerosis Society.
In her personal life, Ms. Fields enjoys watching her son play sports and traveling. Looking ahead, she is eager to complete her doctorate and hopes to leverage it for research in her field or potentially for teaching and mentoring others. Throughout her career, she has attributed much of her success to the unwavering support and encouragement of her family and friends, alongside her faith, which has been a source of strength and motivation throughout her journey.
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