Arixa Capital will be hosting a virtual panel discussion on Empowering Women in Private Lending on Wednesday, June 29th, 2022 at 10:30 am PT.
The virtual discussion will be hosted by Arixa Capital, moderated by Kristina Sawyer, Vice President of Lending, and accompanied by the following panelists: Karey Geddes, Director at Bayport Funding LLC; Samantha Mansfield, Originations Coordinator at Artes Capital; Melissa Martorella, Partner at Geraci LLP; Kendra Rommel, Principal & Co-Founder of FUTURES Financial
The Women in Private Lending group is intended to be a platform, a network, for women in private lending to inspire each other, to collaborate, to mentor and/or be mentored, and to hold each other up. At its core, it will be a forum for sharing ideas, solving issues, and promoting innovation. Arixa Capital is delighted to feature four Women in Private Lending group founders on this mentorship webinar event.
COVERED TOPICS
How to be confident in business
Positive leadership in the workplace
Ways to support other women
Event Panelists
Karey Geddes, Director of Bayport Funding LLC
Karey Geddes is the Director of Correspondent Lending and Table Funding for Bayport Funding LLC. She is an industry veteran with over 25 years’ experience in mortgage banking and securitzation, specializing in the building and operation of none prime mortgage conduits. Previously Ms. Geddes held executive management positions at ViaNova Capital Group, WinWater, CSFB and DLJ.
Samantha Mansfield, Originations Coordinator at Artes Capital
Samantha Mansfield is the Originations Coordinator at Artes Capital. She is responsible for the management of all loan transactions from start to finish throughout the lending process.
Melissa Martorella, Partner at Geraci LLP
Melissa Martorella is a Partner and Department Head of Geraci LLP’s Banking and Finance and Foreclosure practice groups. Her practice primarily revolves around the representation of nationwide mortgage professionals and providing for their transactional documentation and compliance needs. She also advises on all default related matters.
Kendra Rommel, Principal & Co-Founder of FUTURES Financial
Kendra Rommel is the Principal/Co-founder of Futures Financial. She began her career at the tail end of the Savings and Loan Crisis in the ’90s, where she secured a position as a loan officer for Coast Security Mortgage at 17 years old. Embarking on an upward career trajectory, Kendra spent many successful years working in operations as a processor, funder, post closer, & operations manager in organizations throughout Orange County, California. In 2009 she undertook a notable six-year role as Asset Manager at Kondaur Capital, where she performed new trade acquisitions, mitigated, managed, and liquidated portfolios of PN, NPL, & REO’s at over 150+ assets at any one given time. A consummate mortgage professional, Kendra has spent the last 12 years in asset management, capital markets, and private lending. She holds multiple state originator’s licenses and regularly attends relevant training events to stay at the top of her industry. Her career successes align with her innate zest for life, personal growth mindset, and philosophy that positive wellbeing dramatically impacts performance. Kendra’s drive and mindset make her an invaluable asset and partner at Futures Financial.
Moderator | Kristina Sawyer, Vice President of Lending at Arixa Capital
Kristina Sawyer is the Vice President of Lending for Arixa Capital Advisors and Crosswind Financial. In her role, she primarily focuses on the launch of new ventures and loan originations for various Arixa-managed portfolios, while managing client and broker relationships. In addition, she manages the technology operations and development of Arixa’s operating platform. In her nine-year tenure, Sawyer has spearheaded strategic priorities for the firm that have enabled the company to expand and deliver exceptional client servicer. She has played an integral role on our team and has helped service over 1,600 loans and counting.