Meet Prospera North Carolina Technical Assistance Committee Member Luis Lomas
Luis Lomas, Vice President and Business Development Officer at First Citizens Bank, is a dedicated financial professional with a passion for empowering his community. With a strong background in banking and lending, Luis brings valuable expertise to support small business owners in reaching their goals. As a member of Prospera’s Technical Assistance Committee in North Carolina, he plays a key role in guiding entrepreneurs to adapt, grow, and succeed. Keep reading to learn more about Luis and his commitment to uplifting Hispanic businesses!
What is your company’s mission and products/services?
Our mission is to support our communities with financial literacy, banking, lending, and many other services to help them achieve their financial goals.
What motivated you to serve as a Prospera volunteer?
My passion is to support our community with my financial expertise and to help them adapt, learn, and grow.
What have you enjoyed the most so far about serving on Prospera’s Technical Assistance Committee (TAC)?
The most I’ve enjoyed so far is learning about business owners’ ideas and goals, and the positive impact we can cause with Prospera’s guidance and support.
What would you most like the local community to know about Prospera?
When you start or have a business, our community has an organization dedicated to helping, guiding, and supporting them.
Which are the three words that best describe you?
Passionate, dedicated, and resourceful.
What is the most important lesson you’ve learned throughout your career?
You can accomplish all your career goals by primarily focusing on helping others.
How do you achieve work/life balance?
By being passionate about what you do.
How do you stay informed about trends in your industry?
Reading, conferences, and classes.
Where is your favorite place to have a meeting outside of the office?
At a golfing/charity event.
Which social media platform do you use most frequently?
LinkedIn.
What is one item still on your bucket list?
To visit Augusta National Park.
Luis’s hands-on approach, combined with his passion for financial literacy and his active role in the community, makes him a trusted resource for aspiring entrepreneurs. His ability to listen, guide, and share knowledge through real-life experience brings added value to Prospera’s Technical Assistance Committee. We’re proud to have Luis as part of our network of dedicated volunteers helping shape North Carolina’s small business ecosystem.
