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

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

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.

Brandon Moulton

Managing Director
Eric Workman

Eric Workman

Managing Director,
Chicago
Erik Demiranda

Erik DeMiranda

Managing Director,
Rhode Island
Brendan Ochinero CA DRE # 01905440

Brendan Ochinero

Regional Managing Director, Southwest
Travis Sperr

Travis Sperr

Managing Director,
Mountain West Region
Blair O'Brien Edit CRE # 01928738

Blair O'Brien

Managing Director,
Los Angeles
Alex McKinley

Alex McKinley

SVP Lending
New Jersey
Chris Marroquin

Chris Marroquin

SVP Lending
Central Texas
LangfordCovington

Langford Covington

SVP Lending
Central Florida
Andrew Faught

Andrew Faught

SVP Lending
Houston
Ianne Fasthoff

Ianne Fasthoff

SVP Lending Houston
Felix Quintana

Felix Quintana

SVP Lending South Florida
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John Robbart

SVP Lending Tampa Bay
ColbyHager

Colby Hager

SVP Lending San Antonio
Scott Anspach

Scott Anspach

VP Lending Raleigh
DavidBlack

David Black

VP Lending Phoenix
Jesse Ramirez

Jesse Ramirez

VP Lending San Antonio
Ryan Dendinger

Ryan Dendinger

AVP Lending Dallas Fort-Worth
Jessica Ortiz Medina

Jessica Ortiz Medina

VP New Client Development

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

Kevin Werner

Kevin Werner

CEO / Co-Founder
Daniel Rosen

Daniel Rosen

Chief Lending Officer /
Co-Founder
Dan McLaughlin

Dan McLaughlin

CFO
Remi Gangarossa

Remi Gangarossa

Chief Operations Officer
Brett Sims

Brett Sims

Head of Growth
Marina

Marina Bokserman

Chief Human Resources Officer
Darren Weaver

Darren Weaver

Chief Credit Officer
Steven Klemp

Steven Klemp

Chief Servicing Officer

Leadership Team

Joe Cantanzriti

Joe Cantanzriti

SVP Real Estate and Construction Management
James Gaskin

James Gaskin

SVP Corporate Development
Abbey Hearn

Abbey Hearn

SVP of Business Engagement
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Charles King

SVP of Compliance and Corporate Counsel
GarrettKlein

Garrett Klein

Head of Loan Fulfillment
Ian Knibbe

Ian Knibbe

SVP Credit Administration
Anne Polson

Anne Polson

SVP Closing
Shlomo Sahadeo

Shlomo Sahadeo

SVP Defaults / Documents
Darren Schwartz

Darren Schwartz

SVP Sales
Alyssa Tebbitt

Alyssa Tebbitt

SVP of Servicing
Chris Van Sickle

Chris Van Sickle

Controller
Tiffany

Tiffany Taylor

Executive Director of C3 Impact Fund
Melanie Guest

Melanie Parker

Senior Director
Onboarding and Development
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Matt Carnevale

VP of Capital Markets
Kathryn Jones

Kathryn Jones

VP Marketing
Elliot Johnson

Elliot Johnson

VP Credit - Term Financing
Justin

Justin Zaprowski

VP Client Services/ Payments and Statements
Robert Polenzani

Robert Polenzani

Credit Committee Chairman Emeritus
Aaron Denk

Aaron Denk

VP of Post-Closing and Collateral

#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.

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#HustleHarder

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

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#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 

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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!

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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

A: We continue to grow and consistently update our website with our new locations!  Find our most up-to-date list HERE
A: In real estate, time is money, that is why we encourage you to complete our Get Started Form and have a brief conversation with our Client Relationship Manager to see if Renovo is right for you. Our pre-qualification process is simple. We review your experience, financial ability, and types of projects you’re interested in. Get Started HERE
A: It is important for us to connect you with the right, local Loan Officer who will be able to help you with your specific needs. That is why we encourage you to complete our get started form and have a brief conversation with our Client Relationship Manager. They can connect you with the right Loan Officer today! Get started HERE
Quick Answer: It varies.
Long Answer: Renovo Financial is a relationship lender and we understand that not all projects are the same and pricing shouldn’t be either. That is why we pay attention to the details, review your business plan, experience, financial ability, and the project at hand. Get started HERE

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.