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Live Oak Bancshares Announces Appointment of Jeffrey W. Lunsford to Board of Directors

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Live Oak Bancshares (NYSE:LOB) has appointed technology veteran Jeffrey W. Lunsford to its board of directors and the board of Live Oak Bank. Lunsford, currently Chairman and CEO of Tealium, brings three decades of fintech and software leadership experience to Live Oak.

Lunsford's extensive background includes serving as CEO of several successful technology companies, including Limelight Networks, WebSideStory (now part of Adobe), and TogetherSoft. A former Naval Aviator and Georgia Tech graduate, he also co-founded DefenseStorm, where he serves as Chairman.

Live Oak Bancshares (NYSE:LOB) ha nominato il veterano della tecnologia Jeffrey W. Lunsford nel suo consiglio di amministrazione e nel consiglio della Live Oak Bank. Lunsford, attuale Chairman e CEO di Tealium, porta a Live Oak tre decenni di esperienza nella leadership nei settori fintech e del software.

Il suo ampio percorso professionale comprende incarichi come CEO di diverse aziende tecnologiche di successo, tra cui Limelight Networks, WebSideStory (oggi parte di Adobe) e TogetherSoft. Ex pilota navale e laureato al Georgia Tech, è anche cofondatore di DefenseStorm, di cui è presidente.

Live Oak Bancshares (NYSE:LOB) ha nombrado al veterano tecnológico Jeffrey W. Lunsford en su junta directiva y en la del Live Oak Bank. Lunsford, actual presidente y CEO de Tealium, aporta a Live Oak tres décadas de experiencia en liderazgo en fintech y software.

Su amplia trayectoria incluye puestos como CEO en varias empresas tecnológicas exitosas, entre ellas Limelight Networks, WebSideStory (ahora parte de Adobe) y TogetherSoft. Ex aviador naval y graduado del Georgia Tech, también cofundó DefenseStorm, donde ocupa la presidencia.

Live Oak Bancshares (NYSE:LOB)는 기술 분야의 베테랑인 Jeffrey W. Lunsford를 이사회와 Live Oak Bank 이사회에 선임했습니다. Lunsford는 현재 Tealium의 회장 겸 CEO로서 핀테크와 소프트웨어 분야에서 30년의 리더십 경험을 Live Oak에 제공합니다.

그의 폭넓은 경력에는 Limelight Networks, WebSideStory(현재 Adobe 소속), TogetherSoft 등 여러 성공적인 기술 기업의 CEO를 역임한 이력이 포함됩니다. 해군 조종사 출신으로 조지아 공대(Georgia Tech) 졸업이며, DefenseStorm의 공동 창업자이자 회장으로도 활동하고 있습니다.

Live Oak Bancshares (NYSE:LOB) a nommé le vétéran de la technologie Jeffrey W. Lunsford au conseil d'administration et au conseil de Live Oak Bank. Lunsford, actuellement président et CEO de Tealium, apporte à Live Oak trois décennies d'expérience en leadership dans la fintech et les logiciels.

Parmi ses nombreuses expériences, il a été CEO de plusieurs entreprises technologiques prospères, notamment Limelight Networks, WebSideStory (aujourd'hui rattachée à Adobe) et TogetherSoft. Ancien pilote de la Marine et diplômé du Georgia Tech, il est également cofondateur de DefenseStorm et en assume la présidence.

Live Oak Bancshares (NYSE:LOB) hat den Technologieveteranen Jeffrey W. Lunsford in seinen Verwaltungsrat und in den Aufsichtsrat der Live Oak Bank berufen. Lunsford, derzeit Chairman und CEO von Tealium, bringt drei Jahrzehnte Führungserfahrung in Fintech und Software zu Live Oak.

Sein umfangreicher Werdegang umfasst Tätigkeiten als CEO mehrerer erfolgreicher Technologieunternehmen, darunter Limelight Networks, WebSideStory (heute Teil von Adobe) und TogetherSoft. Als ehemaliger Marineflieger und Absolvent des Georgia Tech ist er außerdem Mitgründer von DefenseStorm und dort Vorstandsvorsitzender.

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WILMINGTON, N.C., Aug. 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Live Oak Bancshares announced today the appointment of Jeffrey W. Lunsford to its board of directors. Lunsford has also been appointed to the board of directors of Live Oak Bank.

“As a successful entrepreneur and financial technology expert, Jeff brings a deep level of technical expertise to our board,” said Live Oak Bancshares Chairman and CEO James S. (Chip) Mahan III. “His skill sets are an excellent match for Live Oak as we continue to redefine what it means to build a community bank of the future.”

Lunsford is a technology veteran with three decades of experience leading fintech, internet and software companies. He currently serves as Chairman and CEO of Tealium, a global provider of customer data infrastructure for the AI era. He previously served as Chairman and CEO of Limelight Networks, and Chairman and CEO of WebSideStory, a SaaS-based web analytics provider that went public in 2004 and is now part of Adobe Systems. Prior to that, Lunsford was the CEO of TogetherSoft, a software development tools company that was sold to Borland Software, and before that he ran Corporate Development at S1 Corporation.

“The Live Oak team has operated at the forefront of innovation in financial services for decades. I am excited to work alongside the board and management as we build toward the company’s mission of becoming America’s small business bank,” said Lunsford. “I am thrilled to be part of the Live Oak journey as the company embraces new advancements to help create delightful customer experiences and improve operating efficiency.”

A former Naval Aviator, Lunsford received a Bachelor of Science in Information and Computer Sciences from the Georgia Institute of Technology. He also co-founded DefenseStorm, a real-time cyber safety and soundness platform for financial services, where he currently serves as Chairman of the board.

About Live Oak Bancshares
Live Oak Bancshares, Inc. (NYSE: LOB) is a financial holding company and parent company of Live Oak Bank. Live Oak Bancshares and its subsidiaries partner with businesses who share a groundbreaking focus on service and technology to redefine banking. To learn more, visit www.liveoak.bank.

Contact:
Claire Parker
Live Oak Bank, Corporate Communications
910.597.1592
claire.parker@liveoak.bank


FAQ

Who is Jeffrey W. Lunsford, the new Live Oak Bancshares (LOB) board member?

Jeffrey W. Lunsford is the Chairman and CEO of Tealium, with three decades of fintech and software leadership experience. He previously led companies like Limelight Networks and WebSideStory, and is a former Naval Aviator.

What experience does Jeffrey Lunsford bring to Live Oak Bancshares' board?

Lunsford brings 30 years of fintech and technology leadership, including experience as CEO of multiple successful companies, cybersecurity expertise through DefenseStorm, and specific background in customer data infrastructure and software development.

Why did Live Oak Bancshares (LOB) appoint Jeffrey Lunsford to its board?

Live Oak appointed Lunsford for his technical expertise and entrepreneurial background to support their mission of becoming America's small business bank and redefining community banking through technology.

What is Jeffrey Lunsford's current role outside of Live Oak Bancshares?

Lunsford currently serves as Chairman and CEO of Tealium, a global provider of customer data infrastructure for the AI era, and as Chairman of DefenseStorm, a cybersecurity platform for financial services.
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