Dana Bye

Lending and Business Specialist

Dana plays a key role in EO’s Lending and Business Development by supporting clients on their journey to become financially secure. Whether someone is looking to start a new business or grow an existing business, she works closely with each client, guiding them through the necessary processes and offering assistance as they navigate the path they are on. She also collaborates with other members of the EO team to provide business and financial classes and participate in outreach activities. Additionally, she assists clients with their lending needs from a small credit building loan to a large business loan for equipment and product. Dana holds a BS in Education (PK-8). She has been an educator for most of her life. She has also owned two businesses for a number of years before joining Economic Opportunity!

In her downtime, Dana enjoys a number of hobbies including scrapbooking and papercrafting and has had a number of projects published in magazines and books. She has also read tarot cards for over 30 years and enjoys reading for herself as well as family and friends. She has two grown children and she is patiently waiting for grandchildren to spoil!