Our Management Team
Meet our management team of real estate lenders, industry experts, fearless leaders…and coffee addicts.
Our Team
Meet our team of real estate lenders, industry experts, fearless leaders… and coffee addicts.
Lending Team

Paul Shaughnessy
Managing Director,
Boston

Jon Shipley
Regional Managing Director, Texas
Dan McLaughlin
CFO
Dan McLaughlin
CFO
Dan McLaughlin
CFO
Executive Team

Dan McLaughlin
CFO

Brett Sims
Head of Growth

Marina Bokserman
Chief Human Resources Officer

Darren Weaver
Chief Credit Officer
Leadership Team

Joe Cantanzriti
SVP Real Estate and Construction Management

James Gaskin
SVP Corporate Development

Abbey Hearn
SVP of Production

Charles King
SVP of Compliance and Corporate Counsel

Garrett Klein
Head of Loan Fulfillment

Ian Knibbe
SVP Credit Administration

Anne Polson
SVP Closing

Shlomo Sahadeo
SVP Defaults / Documents

Alyssa Tebbitt
SVP of Servicing

Chris Van Sickle
Controller

Tiffany Taylor
Program Director of Chicago Community Capital ("C3")

Melanie Parker
Director of Development Operations

Matt Carnevale
VP of Capital Markets

Kathryn Jones
VP Marketing

Elliot Johnson
VP Credit - Term Financing

Justin Zaprowski
VP Client Services/ Payments and Statements

Robert Polenzani
Credit Committee Chairman Emeritus
#HustleHarder
#HustleHarder is not a throw-away marketing slogan. It’s the foundational value of our culture: a “can-do” attitude and the energy to deliver an exceptional customer experience with every interaction. We listen. We ask questions. And we do everything possible to help you succeed. You have our commitment.
Our Values
Values drive the heartbeat of our company. Renovo has four success pillars that foster a fruitful, empathetic, and inclusive work environment. We believe the foundation of our company culture is embodied by our team members who: #HustleHarder, #GrowWithRenovo, obtain Unparalleled Support, and cultivate a Renovo Community.

#HustleHarder
We encourage our team members #HustleHarder and take ownership of their own success. Together we celebrate each other’s wins.

#GrowWithRenovo
The sky is the limit for those who stay challenged and curious, and we’ll be here as a resource to help you meet your goals.

Unparalleled Support
Our commitment to top-notch customer service to our clients is reflected in our internal dedication to our team. You can lean on Renovo!

Renovo Community
We’re proud of our community! From our clients to our team members, we embrace everyone’s individual journey and look forward to being part of yours!
Renovo Culture Matters
You will learn a lot working with us! We encourage innovation and creativity from top to bottom and want to learn from your unique and diverse experiences. With success comes responsibility, we strive to always do the right thing by our customers and our team members. We hold ourselves accountable every step of the way. When you join Renovo your determination, entrepreneurial spirit, and work ethic will be a key factor in your personal journey and Renovo’s overall success. We can’t wait for all the things you will achieve!
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We Are Proud.
What is our team saying? We have a 94% positive outlook rating on Glassdoor. We pride ourselves on being awarded as a top-rated workplace by The Chicago Tribune. Our team shares common goals and communicates often, fostering a positive environment that favors genuine connection.

Kevin Werner:
Renovo In His Own Words
The core strength of Renovo is our team. We have a team that is experienced, hungry, thoughtful, and cares deeply about our clients and their objectives. Together, we have the ability to learn from our opportunities and withstand adversity.