Cave earns district SBA award
For Lisa Cave, being in banking is about more than the money—it's also about the person behind the account.
The vice president account executive of the Pilot Point PointBank location was recognized at the Point-Bank Business Breakfast on Sept. 23 as the Financial Services Champion of the Year for 2026 by the Dallas-Fort Worth District Office of the U.S. Small Business Administration.
'For me, it's not just about bringing in business,' Cave said. '... It's the personal relationships I love to build. I can sit here with somebody who may have lost somebody in their life, who's going through a challenging moment. ... They're not just an account or a number.'
Bridget Moon, the economic development specialist for the district SBA office, came to present the Financial Services Champion of the Year Award to Cave to a full room.
'The Financial Services Champion of the Year Award recognizes someone who understands that small-business financing is about far more than numbers on an application,' Moon said. 'For an entrepreneur, access to capital can mean opening the doors for the first time, purchasing essential equipment, hiring another employee, or turning years of hard work into a lasting legacy.
'Behind those important moments is often a financial professional who listens, recognizes potential, explains the options, and believes in the person behind the business.'
Cave has served in the banking industry for over 30 years, according to the information shared at the breakfast, and Moon said she 'brings both knowledge and heart to her work.
'She has earned a reputation for building genuine relationships and for believing that bringing businesses and community leaders together is essential to helping local businesses flourish.'
The Dallas-Fort Worth SBA district serves 72 counties.
'I knew that there was a lot of competition out there,' Cave said.
Cave serves on several boards and volunteers for additional organizations, which include the Pilot Point Chamber of Commerce, the Pilot Point Educational Foundation, the 19th Century Club and Hearts for Homes.
'She shined because of outside of being in financial services [she serves through] her community involvement,' Moon said. 'I think that really hit harder, because that also touches your small business community.'
Paula McCain, a senior adviser with the North Central Texas Small Business Development Center nominated Cave for the award.
'It's a pleasure; it is a privilege to be able to nominate her,' McCain said. 'It really is because she works so hard. She works to make the community better. ... She is actually engaged with the community—well known and well loved.'
Moon said that was refl ected on the faces of the business breakfast attendees who were present for the award presentation.
'Lisa understands that strong small businesses create jobs, support families, strengthen local economies and keep communities vibrant,' Moon said during the presentation. 'Her work represents community banking at its very best—local relationships, personal service, and a sincere commitment to the success of the people and businesses she serves.'
Cave said she was grateful to McCain and Lori Logan Hines for the nomination.
'Sometimes I don't see myself like others do,' Cave said.
Moon closed out her comments before the group gave Cave a standing ovation.
'Lisa, this award recognizes your professional excellence, but it also represents the trust you have earned, the relationships you have built, and the many people you have helped move their dreams and businesses forward,' Moon said during the award presentation. 'We also recognize and thank the leadership and team at Point-Bank for fostering a culture that values relationships, community involvement, and service to small businesses.'
That being celebrated at a business breakfast felt just right to Cave.
'I want to bring people together so they can grow their business, so they can grow themselves personally,' she said. '... I wouldn't change anything about the day that I got that award because I was surrounded by the people that mean the most to me.'
