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
Developing and cultivating strong relationships with both existing and potential clients to assist them in realizing their investment goals.
Jon Shipley
Regional Managing Director, Texas
I am here to help you and your business grow. I know Texas, I know investment lending, and now I have a whole new set of tools, products and resources to help support your business goals – the likes of which are not currently offered by other local or national lenders.
Dan McLaughlin
CFO
I am here to help you and your business grow. I know Texas, I know investment lending, and now I have a whole new set of tools, products and resources to help support your business goals – the likes of which are not currently offered by other local or national lenders.
Dan McLaughlin
CFO
I am here to help you and your business grow. I know Texas, I know investment lending, and now I have a whole new set of tools, products and resources to help support your business goals – the likes of which are not currently offered by other local or national lenders.
Dan McLaughlin
CFO
I am here to help you and your business grow. I know Texas, I know investment lending, and now I have a whole new set of tools, products and resources to help support your business goals – the likes of which are not currently offered by other local or national lenders.
Executive Team
Dan McLaughlin
CFO
I am here to help you and your business grow. I know Texas, I know investment lending, and now I have a whole new set of tools, products and resources to help support your business goals – the likes of which are not currently offered by other local or national lenders.
Brett Sims
Head of Growth
What inspires me most each day is watching our clients achieve their real estate and life goals…and being part of helping them set new, higher goals. I love being able to create and deliver solutions other lenders can’t – the entrepreneurial focus of the company makes a huge difference.
Marina Bokserman
Chief Human Resources Officer
What inspires me most each day is watching our clients achieve their real estate and life goals…and being part of helping them set new, higher goals. I love being able to create and deliver solutions other lenders can’t – the entrepreneurial focus of the company makes a huge difference.
Darren Weaver
Chief Credit Officer
What inspires me most each day is watching our clients achieve their real estate and life goals…and being part of helping them set new, higher goals. I love being able to create and deliver solutions other lenders can’t – the entrepreneurial focus of the company makes a huge difference.
Leadership Team
Joe Cantanzriti
SVP Real Estate and Construction Management
What inspires me most each day is watching our clients achieve their real estate and life goals…and being part of helping them set new, higher goals. I love being able to create and deliver solutions other lenders can’t – the entrepreneurial focus of the company makes a huge difference.
James Gaskin
SVP Corporate Development
What inspires me most each day is watching our clients achieve their real estate and life goals…and being part of helping them set new, higher goals. I love being able to create and deliver solutions other lenders can’t – the entrepreneurial focus of the company makes a huge difference.
Abbey Hearn
SVP of Production
What inspires me most each day is watching our clients achieve their real estate and life goals…and being part of helping them set new, higher goals. I love being able to create and deliver solutions other lenders can’t – the entrepreneurial focus of the company makes a huge difference.
Charles King
SVP of Compliance and Corporate Counsel
What inspires me most each day is watching our clients achieve their real estate and life goals…and being part of helping them set new, higher goals. I love being able to create and deliver solutions other lenders can’t – the entrepreneurial focus of the company makes a huge difference.
Garrett Klein
Head of Loan Fulfillment
What inspires me most each day is watching our clients achieve their real estate and life goals…and being part of helping them set new, higher goals. I love being able to create and deliver solutions other lenders can’t – the entrepreneurial focus of the company makes a huge difference.
Ian Knibbe
SVP Credit Administration
What inspires me most each day is watching our clients achieve their real estate and life goals…and being part of helping them set new, higher goals. I love being able to create and deliver solutions other lenders can’t – the entrepreneurial focus of the company makes a huge difference.
Anne Polson
SVP Closing
What inspires me most each day is watching our clients achieve their real estate and life goals…and being part of helping them set new, higher goals. I love being able to create and deliver solutions other lenders can’t – the entrepreneurial focus of the company makes a huge difference.
Shlomo Sahadeo
SVP Defaults / Documents
What inspires me most each day is watching our clients achieve their real estate and life goals…and being part of helping them set new, higher goals. I love being able to create and deliver solutions other lenders can’t – the entrepreneurial focus of the company makes a huge difference.
Alyssa Tebbitt
SVP of Servicing
What inspires me most each day is watching our clients achieve their real estate and life goals…and being part of helping them set new, higher goals. I love being able to create and deliver solutions other lenders can’t – the entrepreneurial focus of the company makes a huge difference.
Chris Van Sickle
Controller
What inspires me most each day is watching our clients achieve their real estate and life goals…and being part of helping them set new, higher goals. I love being able to create and deliver solutions other lenders can’t – the entrepreneurial focus of the company makes a huge difference.
Tiffany Taylor
Program Director of Chicago Community Capital ("C3")
What inspires me most each day is watching our clients achieve their real estate and life goals…and being part of helping them set new, higher goals. I love being able to create and deliver solutions other lenders can’t – the entrepreneurial focus of the company makes a huge difference.
Melanie Parker
Director of Development Operations
What inspires me most each day is watching our clients achieve their real estate and life goals…and being part of helping them set new, higher goals. I love being able to create and deliver solutions other lenders can’t – the entrepreneurial focus of the company makes a huge difference.
Matt Carnevale
VP of Capital Markets
What inspires me most each day is watching our clients achieve their real estate and life goals…and being part of helping them set new, higher goals. I love being able to create and deliver solutions other lenders can’t – the entrepreneurial focus of the company makes a huge difference.
Kathryn Jones
VP Marketing
I am here to help you and your business grow. I know Texas, I know investment lending, and now I have a whole new set of tools, products and resources to help support your business goals – the likes of which are not currently offered by other local or national lenders.
Elliot Johnson
VP Credit - Term Financing
Developing and cultivating strong relationships with both existing and potential clients to assist them in realizing their investment goals.
Justin Zaprowski
VP Client Services/ Payments and Statements
What inspires me most each day is watching our clients achieve their real estate and life goals…and being part of helping them set new, higher goals. I love being able to create and deliver solutions other lenders can’t – the entrepreneurial focus of the company makes a huge difference.
Robert Polenzani
Credit Committee Chairman Emeritus
What inspires me most each day is watching our clients achieve their real estate and life goals…and being part of helping them set new, higher goals. I love being able to create and deliver solutions other lenders can’t – the entrepreneurial focus of the company makes a huge difference.
What inspires me most each day is watching our clients achieve their real estate and life goals…and being part of helping them set new, higher goals. I love being able to create and deliver solutions other lenders can’t – the entrepreneurial focus of the company makes a huge difference.
#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!
Q&A with Renovo's Team
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"We need to know who we are working with. We need to understand them on a deeper level because at Renovo we value relationships. For me, I always make sure to treat everyone (team and clients) like they are my family. This industry is very relational."
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"I came to Renovo about 6.5 years ago with only a few years of sales experience under my belt. I now have a full team of Production Assistants that I am managing on a daily basis. If you put in the hard work and dedication, it does not go unnoticed. There is a lot of room for growth at Renovo!"
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“Some days, when most teams choose to work from home, it's a quiet place to get busy and focus on your work. Other days, when the teams come together, it's a fast-paced and collaborative environment. We listen to music, get lunch together and have valuable in-person meetings.”
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"Treating everyone with compassion and equity is the foundation for building a healthy workspace, and here at Renovo we live for teamwork and genuine connections".
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“Right now, there's a ton of energy amongst all of us, because each and every month we are breaking records. It’s so exciting to be part of this growth. We're also slowly coming back into the office from COVID and enjoying one another at the office; brainstorming and laughing in person vs. over Zoom, which is a much needed change of pace!”
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“The most unique characteristic I have seen within our product/service is our culture. The culture spans from the front lines to the C-suite, and our team’s desire to be “best in class” is fundamental. When we say #hustleharder, it means so much. Which makes Renovo stand out from it's competition."
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.
