Winston Labbé joined the U.S. Small Business Administration in May 2020 as an Outreach & Marketing Specialist. However, in July 2021 he was promoted to Lead Lender Relations Specialist.

Prior to joining the SBA, Winston was the Chief Lending Officer for a local community bank, and he has over 25 years of commercial lending experience, specializing in SBA, C&I, not-for-profit, and real estate lending.

Winston is a native Houstonian and an honor’s graduate of Texas Southern University, where he graduated with a degree in finance. He also attended Houston Community College where he earned an associate degree in real estate. Prior to attending college, Winston served four years of active duty in the U.S. Army.