Libertas Funding Names Trey Fogg to Lead Southeast Private Credit Expansion
Libertas Funding has appointed Trey Fogg as Senior Managing Director and Group Head of Southeast Commercial Private Credit. Fogg, a 25-year commercial banking veteran, will build and lead a dedicated origination team across Atlanta, Charlotte, Nashville, Tampa, Orlando, and South Florida to deliver strategic capital to established small and mid-market enterprises.
Why the Southeast
Private credit has grown into a $1.7 trillion global asset class, according to Preqin, Ltd., with direct lending to established businesses driving much of that expansion. The Southeast — which accounted for nearly 40% of new U.S. business formations in 2024 — represents one of the largest opportunities in that market.
"Private credit demand in the Southeast is accelerating, and we intend to take advantage of that momentum. Trey brings the market insight and execution necessary to capture this opportunity and scale our presence rapidly." said John Paradisi, Chief Executive Officer of Libertas Funding.
Who Is Trey Fogg
Fogg most recently served as SVP and Middle Market Team Leader at Fifth Third Bank. He previously held senior roles at PNC Bank, RBC Bank, and BBVA Compass across Florida and the Southeast.
"Business executives are making data-driven decisions faster than ever. These companies need strategic capital that can be deployed with institutional discipline and entrepreneurial speed," said Fogg.
Fogg holds a B.S. in Business Administration from Washington and Lee University. He currently serves as a board member of the Risk Management Association's South Florida Chapter and recently served as Board Chair of Junior Achievement of the Palm Beaches and Treasure Coast.
What Libertas Offers in the Southeast
Libertas is a balance sheet lender providing private credit to established small and mid-market enterprises*. The Southeast team will partner with banks, accounting firms, and financial advisors to deliver:
- Flexible growth capital
- Acquisition and bridge financing
- Revolving credit facilities
- Structured term financing
- Working capital solutions
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is Libertas Funding?
A: Libertas Funding is a balance sheet lender providing private credit to established small and mid-market enterprises. Headquartered in Greenwich, CT, Libertas has funded more than $5 billion since 2016.
Q: What does the Southeast Commercial Private Credit team do?
A: The team partners with banks, accounting firms, and financial advisors to deliver strategic capital — including growth capital, acquisition financing, revolving credit facilities, and working capital solutions — to established businesses across the Southeast United States.
Q: What markets does the Southeast team cover?
A: Atlanta, Charlotte, Nashville, Tampa, Orlando, and South Florida.
Q: How does Libertas work with banks?
A: Libertas partners with banks and advisory firms as a complementary capital solution for their clients — providing speed and certainty of execution on transactions that fall outside traditional lending parameters.
Connect with the Southeast Team
Interested in partnering with Libertas in the Southeast? Contact our team to start a conversation.
About Libertas Funding
Where Capital Fuels Ambition. Libertas Funding provides private credit to established small and mid-market enterprises from its own balance sheet. Headquartered in Greenwich, CT, Libertas partners with banks, accounting firms, and financial advisors to deliver flexible growth capital, acquisition and bridge financing, revolving credit facilities, structured term financing, and working capital solutions. Libertas has funded more than $5 billion since 2016. Every deal is backed by institutional-grade underwriting and certainty of execution.
Learn more at libertasfunding.com
*Term Loans are issued by WebBank and serviced by Libertas pursuant to our partnership with the Bank.