Jonathan Berg
Serving Portland and surrounding areas
Jonathan has over 15 years of experience in commercial banking. He joined GSB in 2018 as Senior Portfolio Manager, after working for other financial institutions in the local area. He enjoys connecting with local business owners to understand and support their financing needs. Jon believes our dedication to helping our customers and community is evident in all we do.
Jon holds a bachelor’s in accounting from the University of Southern Maine.
Katie Grant
Serving Portland and surrounding areas
Katie has been on a path to helping local businesses succeed since she started at GSB in 2006. She helped pioneer the bank’s LaunchPad program and was inspired by Maine’s entrepreneur community. Katie joined the Business Banking team in 2015 as a Credit Analyst and soon transitioned to Portfolio Loan Officer.
Katie has a knack for seeing the big picture. She believes in her customers and enjoys helping turn a loan request into reality. She holds a business degree from the University of Southern Maine with a concentration in corporate finance. Katie is a force for good in the community, serving as a volunteer Board Member for Day One.
Julie Viola
Serving Portland and surrounding areas
Julie has been with GSB since 2001, and with her solid background in commercial credit, she’s helped establish the Small Business Team as a leader in the marketplace. A Portland native and graduate of Portland High School, Julie holds a B.S. from Bentley University and MBA from Thomas College. She was named SBA STAR Award recipient in 2021 by the Maine District Office. Julie volunteers for SCORE as a co-presenter of their quarterly “How To Fund Your Business” workshop and serves as the Treasurer for the Maine Venture Fund.
Julie says what sets GSB apart is that we are truly local – we all live, work and volunteer in the communities we serve. To Julie, Banking is Believing means seeing a customer’s dream become their reality, which is very rewarding.